Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide Detector Lifespan
Question:
I was told that these are only good for 7 years. Does the seven years start from the manufacturing date? How exactly do these detect CO? Thanks,
asked by: Susan H
Expert Reply:
The lifespan of the Atwood RV Carbon Monoxide Detector # AT32701 is when the unit starts to be used and not from manufacture date.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless compound produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials. It is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it is virtually undetectable by humans without using detection technology. CO detectors are designed to measure CO levels over time and sound an alarm before dangerous levels of CO accumulate in an environment. This alarm can detect levels as low as 30 ppm.
