Why Does Atwood 36681 Carbon Monoxide / Propane Leak Detector Have Two Power Wires

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Are the 2 12V red wire can be attach it to a same 12V source? And a black is the ground. What are the different between the 2 red wires? 1 feeds the detector and 1 feeds the meterinch inside to detect the voltage ?

asked by: Karl M

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Expert Reply:

The two red wires of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector # AT36681 are designed for powering the unit. The reason there are two wires is so that in the event one battery fails there's a backup in place so that it'll still function. If you ran both to the same battery the unit would function but it would not have that fail-safe mechanism in place.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The instructions state the rest/test button of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector - 12 Volt - White #AT36681 is the button on the top right, and you need to press that in and hold it down. If the rest does not work and the red…

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Answer 2

I spoke with a contact at Atwood. The main concern for the GS961LP is ensuring that it receives 12V power. Because the Atwood LP Gas Detector RV 12V White 36719 has this, it's highly possible that it can work for you. However, we do not sell this…

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Answer 3

We have the combined RV Propane Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detector, #RS54FR in black or, #RS34FR for white. This is an easy installation, a simple 2 wire hook up. It comes with two options of mounting brackets to accommodate varying cut out dimensions…

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Answer 4

The Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector #AT36681 has outer dimensions of 4-11/16 x 4-11/16" including the bezel.

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Answer 5

The modern version of the Atwood carbon monoxide detector you sent in a picture of is the part #AT36681 which would work well but it is not the exact same as what you have. This also can detect propane.

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Answer 6

Two power supplies are needed for the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector #AT36681 because if one were to fail it allows the other to act as a backup in case of a gas leak during the power outage.

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Answer 7

The part number you referenced is older but it was a propane and carbon monoxide detector like what the part #AT36681 is as well so this would be a suitable replacement.

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Answer 8

If the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector part #AT36681 continues to beep even after a rest then this can be narrowed down to either a leak or faulty detector. If you shut off the gas supply to the trailer entirely and the alarm still…

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Answer 9

Those tabs are the answer. They can be pretty tight so you may need a small screwdriver to push them in. If you can get one side or end started then it will be easy to pull the cover off the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Detector…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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