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Post by frankallegan on Jun 16, 2022 8:07:18 GMT -5
Hi, Is anyone else's smoke detector very sensitive? In our new Connect 313mk it goes off almost every time we use the stove. We have had the camper out 3 times now and set off the smoke detector 3 times. Any ideas or suggestions?
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Post by lynnmor on Jun 16, 2022 9:25:00 GMT -5
Where is it located relative to the stove? Mine is stupidly located on the ceiling just a foot from being above the stove, I added a battery switch instead of moving it and have holes.
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kbrady
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Post by kbrady on Jun 16, 2022 12:53:11 GMT -5
I run the over stove vent fan any time using the stove. Whenever I forget I set it off.
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Post by frankallegan on Jun 16, 2022 22:00:06 GMT -5
Where is it located relative to the stove? Mine is stupidly located on the ceiling just a foot from being above the stove, I added a battery switch instead of moving it and have holes. They are several feet apart. The detector is by the door and the stove is on the opposite wall. |
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Post by gwinger on Jul 25, 2022 10:00:12 GMT -5
Where is it located relative to the stove? Mine is stupidly located on the ceiling just a foot from being above the stove, I added a battery switch instead of moving it and have holes. Mines the same way. You don't even have to burn anything to set it off. |
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Post by Edd505 on Jul 25, 2022 14:29:41 GMT -5
are your batteries up, low voltage can set them off.
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cherokee
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Post by cherokee on Jul 27, 2022 22:04:41 GMT -5
We installed smoke detectors in the storage bay and in the very front generator bay. In a fifthwheel where all the wiring, hydraulics and propane is located, if you had a fire in the middle of the night you would have a better chance to escape. Gives us a little piece of mind
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Post by gwinger on Jul 28, 2022 19:43:07 GMT -5
Where is it located relative to the stove? Mine is stupidly located on the ceiling just a foot from being above the stove, I added a battery switch instead of moving it and have holes. They are several feet apart. The detector is by the door and the stove is on the opposite wall. Think about how close it really is, small space and low ceilings, compared to the one in your home. It's like having a smoke detector in your kitchen. |
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Post by Chuck on Jul 31, 2022 18:20:14 GMT -5
Hi, Is anyone else's smoke detector very sensitive? In our new Connect 313mk it goes off almost every time we use the stove. We have had the camper out 3 times now and set off the smoke detector 3 times. Any ideas or suggestions? We run the overhead fan an also the stove fan when cooking, also recommend that you can out smoke an carbon monoxide detector every 4 to 5 years...
If you hear you smoke detector going off (no Smoke) an it's not connected to 12volt power in your trailer then its the 12v battery in the smoke detector)
If you hear you smoke detector going off (no Smoke) an it's connected to 12volt or 120voly electrical power in your trailer then its possibly your trailer battery's
BUT !!!
If after you still hear that beeping sound then check your carbon monoxide detector an "make sure three is no gas floating around " see if you can reset it, if it will not reset it needs to be replaced ... Most but not all carbon monoxide are connected to voltage within the trailer, however there are combination an smoke/carbon monoxide detectors that operate on a 12v battery only an are not connected to the trailer internal wiring ...
BUT !!!
It can also be that its possibly your trailer battery's !!!
What I have saw price wise: Ace Smoke detector (12volt only) in our area $34.00 Ace smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (12volt only) $54.00 Safe Alert Model 35-741, 35-742 uses internal power from traile) $145.00 (from local RV Dealer)
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Post by tightwadted on Aug 19, 2022 7:23:38 GMT -5
My solution is a 6" fan set on top of the cabinet, pointed at the smoke detector, when the smoke detector goes off, plug in the fan to circulate air, it stops almost immediately.
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