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Carbon Monoxide Alarms (11)
Fire Angel CO828 carbon monoxide alarm rated: #1 of 11
Features
Battery operated - 9v; Low battery, peak level and fault warnings. Audible and visual alarms. Test/reset button. Wall-mounted and freestanding. Digital display 10-99ppm. Size: H9 x W12 x D3.5cm
Comments
Good points: Alarm triggered within three minutes and noise level was over 85db during testing. Compact and discreet alarm that can be wall-mounted or freestanding. The display is clear and easy to read. It records the peak level of CO reached over the past four weeks – useful if you are away on holiday. Thorough instructions.
Stockist: 0247 6236663 www.fireangel.co.uk
GHI Test Report - Sep 09
Fire Angel WCO-628 carbon monoxide alarm rated: #2 of 11
Features
Battery operated - 9v.Low battery, peak level and fault warnings. Audible and visual alarm. Test/reset button. Wall-mounted and freestanding. Digital display 10-99ppm. Wi-safe remote warning handset - optional extra. Size: H9 x W12 x D3.5cm
Comments
Good points: Alarm triggered within three minutes and noise level was over 85db during testing. Compact and discreet alarm that can be wall-mounted or freestanding. The display is clear and easy to read. It records the peak level of CO reached over the past four weeks - useful if you are away on holiday. Wi-safe capability. Thorough instructions.
Stockist: 0247 6236663 www.fireangel.co.uk
GHI Test Report - Sep 09
Kidde 900-0146 carbon monoxide alarm rated: #3 of 11
Features
Battery operated - three x AA. Low battery, peak level and fault warnings. Audible and visual alarms. Test/retest button. Wall-mounted. Continuous digital display. Backlight. Size: Diam.13.5 x D3.7cm
Comments
Good points: Alarm triggered within three minutes and noise level was over 85db during testing. Small and discreet. Tricky to close cover without batteries which is a good safety feature. Thorough instructions.Drawbacks: Wall-mounted only.
Stockist: 0800 9170722 www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
GHI Test Report - Sep 09
Kidde 900-0211UK carbon monoxide alarm rated: #4 of 11
Features
Mains with battery back up. Low battery and fault warning light. Peak level button. Audible and visual alarms. Test/reset button. Can be used as a direct plug-in, a wall mounted or a tabletop unit. Continuous digital display. Cord length 2.05mSize: H14 x W9 x D4cm
Comments
Good points: Alarm triggered within three minutes and noise level was over 85db during testing. In case of a power cut the 9v battery will continue operating the alarm for at least 20 hours. Clear easy to read display. Thorough instructions. Drawbacks: Quite bulky. Should only be used as a plug-in unit if the socket is around shoulder level.
Stockist: 0800 9177770722 www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
GHI Test Report - Sep 09
Ei Electronics Ei206D co alarm rated: #5 of 11
Features
Battery operated - 9v. Low battery and fault warnings. CO alarm memory. Audible and visual alarms. Test/retest button. Wall-mounted. Digital display.Size: H14.5 x W11.5 x D4.5cm
Comments
Good points: Alarm triggered within three minutes and noise level was over 85db during testing. Level of CO displayed once levels over 30ppm are detected. When test button is held the display shows the previous peak reading. Thorough instructions. Drawbacks: Wall-mounted only. Not obvious what the warnings flashed on the display mean.
Stockist: www.eielectronics.com
GHI Test Report - Sep 09
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