Product Description
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America, yet many people don't know they are suffering from CO poisoning until its too late. Since symptoms of CO poisoning are like the flu, you might not even know you're in danger at first. That's why a carbon monoxide alarm is an excellent way to protect your family. It can detect the CO you can't see, smell or taste in the air.
The First Alert GCO1CN combination explosive gas and carbon monoxide alarm uses an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor-the most accurate technology available. It also detects natural gas, methane gas, and propane gas. Installation is as simple as plugging it in to any wall outlet or mounting it above an outlet and plugging in the higher line cord. Its easy-to-read large digital display gives you a clear readout of current hazard and levels. A peak level button alerts you to the highest level of explosive gas or carbon monoxide detected. The alarm includes a battery back-up giving you peace of mind in a power outage. The test/silence button both silences a non-threatening alarm or low battery warning and allows you to test the unit's functionality. The unit monitors and alarms if carbon monoxide or explosive gas levels persist sounding a loud 85-decibel horn. A low battery signal alerts you to replace the 9-volt battery (included). UL listed. --Bree Norlander
What's in the Box
One combination carbon monoxide and explosive gas alarm, one 9-volt battery, and user's manual
Technical Details
- Plug-in combination carbon monoxide and explosive gas alarm with battery back-up
- 3-way protection against natural, methane, and propane gases and carbon monoxide
- Uses electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor--the most accurate technology available
- Remote-controlled silence/test button; low battery warning
- Includes 9-volt battery
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2010-02-03
By P. K. Jhawar (UTAH)
I had installed it in the basement about 20ft away from the gas heating furnace. It was installed about a month ago I have had no false alarm so far. Smoke and Co alarm in that area gives me a great sense of protection.
PKJ
2009-12-18
By Concerned California Homeowner (Northern California)
I purchased this product, ensured the battery backup was working, tested the alarm, then placed it directly on top of a gas stove, while gas was running with no flame for several minutes. There was alarm whatsoever regarding explosive gas.If it does not go off when virtually immersed in "explosive gas", it is more dangerous to have this item than to have no detector at all, since it simply lulls you into a false since of security.
2009-10-17
By Perpetual Student (Michigan)
This is the worst $50 I've ever spent. I HATE this alarm. Although it's plugged into the wall, you also have to install a 9 volt battery. Most devices that have a battery back up don't drain the battery while the unit is plugged in. Not this alarm! I probably go through 3-4 9 volt batteries each winter. And if the battery starts to lose it's charge, or you dare to leave the battery out, the alarm beeps every few minutes.Another important thing to note about this alarm... although it can detect carbon monoxide and natural gas, you're supposed to mount the device at different heights depending on the gas you're trying to detect. In other words, it does'nt really serve it's dual purpose.Although I've already lost the $50, I'll be buying a different alarm for this season. I can't take dealing with its battery problems anymore.
2009-04-21
By David J. Alfonso
Product is easily installed. A must have for any home with natural gas of propane.
2009-01-27
By Pat P (Jackson, NJ)
I chose this product because I wanted to have a battery back up for the alarm in case of an electrical failure. I was surprised that the battery that came with the product had expired before the date of manufacture of the product. Also, the door on the unit does not completely line up in order to completely close. When I called about these two issues, they did not offer to send another battery and told me as long as the door goes down, it's good enough. So, I guess the only thing I should be concerned with is that the alarm works when necessary -- and, hopefully, it will.
