Hi all,
Just wonder if anyone could recommend a battery-operated smoke + Monoxide detector for a house (NSW)? I've seen a number of them in Bunnings though don't know what's good/bad or if there's something I should look out for.
Thanks in advance, :)
needed to be 240v
Isn’t that only for rentals?
Victoria:
All Victorian residential properties must have smoke alarms on every level. This includes all houses, units, flats and townhouses. Smoke alarms must meet Australian standard: AS 3786.
For the best protection, install interconnected smoke alarms in every sleeping area and living room. If one smoke alarm activates, all alarms will sound.
Install smoke alarms with a 10 year-long-life battery. If you have a smoke alarm with a 9-volt battery, replace the battery every year.
If your smoke alarm emits a single, occasional beep, you need to change the battery, or the smoke alarm may be faulty and you need to replace it.
This is what I found for Vic. so I was evidently incorrect.
All homes must have a smoke alarm on every level. If built before August 1, 1997 they may be battery powered. If built or majorly renovated after then, they must be connected to mains supply. Homes constructed or major renovation after 1st May 2014 are required to have interconnected alarms fitted.
Sorry, updated original post. It's for a house (NSW).
Are QUELL a good brand? I came across this combination unit from Bunnings but half of the reviews are 1 star stating issues with the company.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/quell-worry-free-photoelectric-a…
You'd want the carbon monoxide detector at about head height wouldn't you?
If I get a combination alarm (smoke+CO), which is preferable, I was going to install it in the current smoke alarm location which is about 2.3m ground > roof & also roughly 2.3m from gas heater > smoke alarm. Smoke alarm is also located about 3m from kitchen.
@Widget: Carbon monoxide (CO) is slightly lighter than air and can rise with warm air currents. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends placing a carbon monoxide detector on a wall about five feet above the floor or about eye level. You can also put them on the ceiling, but it’s important to make sure they are at least six inches from the wall.
It’s unlikely for CO to build up at head height when sitting or sleeping and for a ceiling detector to not detect it in time to save you. CO detectors are designed to detect dangerous levels of CO before they become life-threatening. However, it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper placement and maintenance of your CO detector to ensure that it is functioning correctly and providing adequate protection.
In addition to placing CO detectors on the ceiling or high on a wall, it’s also important to install them near sleeping areas and on every level of your home. This will help ensure that you are alerted to dangerous levels of CO no matter where you are in your home.
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259392
There’s a myth that carbon monoxide alarms should be installed lower on the wall because carbon monoxide is heavier than air. In fact, carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and diffuses evenly throughout the room.
@pharkurnell: Thank you for providing the link to the Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) information sheet on carbon monoxide alarms for domestic use. According to this information sheet, ESV recommends installing carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, which typically advise placing the alarm on the ceiling or high on a wall, away from windows, doors, and air vents.
The information sheet also states that carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in or near each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Additionally, ESV recommends testing carbon monoxide alarms regularly and replacing them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks everyone :). I had a look at Bunnings and surprisingly all the smoke alarms have low ratings, with many people saying the units fail early or develop a lot of false positives. What are your experiences ?
is this for a camper/caravan?
https://carac.com.au/products/quell-smoke-alarm-9v-with-hush…
https://carac.com.au/products/quell-carbon-monoxide-alarm?_p…
I thought home smoke detectors needed to be 240v these days?