Selasa, 17 September 2013

There is an irregular, electronic chirp emanating from our kitchen ceiling. What could this possibly be?

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Patrick D.


We thought it was our carbon monoxide detectors, but we took the batteries out of all of them and no dice. It seems very clearly to come from inside of the ceiling.... but the problem is that it's not a drop ceiling and we have no access inside of the ceiling. More like a chirp than a beep, and it occurs every couple of minutes, though with no regularity.


Answer
If you removed the batteries, then for sure you're going to experience the "chirping" sound. There should be a little indicator light that, with a fully charged battery, should be green. You experiencing the "chirp" sound tells me that the light on your detector is going to be an orange or red color. This is your indication to replace the battery, which, nine times out of ten, is going to be a 9 volt battery. In most cases, the actual light in which I have just mentioned acts as a "Test" button as well...Some units have a test button off to the side. Anyway, upon depressing this particular button consecutively for at least 10 seconds, the alarm will go off, indicating that it's fully operational again...Note: the alarm will shut itself off automatically, however there should be a hush button to do it sooner... This "chirping" sound was designed to be irritating. Placed there deliberately by the manufacturer to identify when to change the battery...Believe it or not, this annoying chirp can and has saved many lives...Good Luck !!!

Can I use radon detector gas to get the reading for carbon monoxide level?




westofrest


We have a radon detector that was used to test the radon level in the basement. Can we use it to get an accurate reading for carbon monoxide level instead of using a carbon monoxide detector? Thank you.


Answer
I don't think so. There is a carbon monoxide circular device that is aliken to the fire alarm circular device you attach to the ceiling in your home. They say this cm device should be placed by your windows as well as in your garage and bedroom. I heard they are about $20 each at Home Depot. In my humble opinion you don't need to know the "levels" what you need to know is when it's there and to leave promptly upon hearing the alarm. Btw, radon can be present in rooms that rarely have the windows open as it gets trapped. So as I understand it, it's around, just don't harness it.




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