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jeff oakley

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Hi All,

I know we have many experts on here so do we have any on gas detectors? I want to install two gas detectors for any gas leaks and also a carbon monoxide detector as well.

Anyone in the know on this subject?

Thanks in advance

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Jeff,

 

Google search took me to Edinburghsensors.com cheapish price for the gas detector but all the others seem to be industrial wearable detectors and pricey. I'm sure they can be linked alarming or be individually activating. 

 

Not a sparky but sure they can just act as a switch to trigger a full alarm system if needed.

 

Can't help any more run out of talent.

 

Bob :d

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I saw that on Amazon but it looked so cheap at the side of the Honeywell one I had seen. £94 for the Honeywell, just trying to understand what they do.

Already have a C0 one fitted.

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Hi Jeff, obviously to detect gas but what is the purpose that you want the detector for? Plant room, industrial etc or domestic home just for peace of mind?

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Its for my daughters flat, just peace of mind. She has a Co one but the flat she has bought has already had a leak in the main lobby (built in the early sixties) so thought in would be a good idea.

At first I thought to put it in the cupboard with the combi boiler, all brand new, but I am told it would need to be in the hall or Kitchen for best effect.

 

Jeff

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It's a difficult one Jeff because a gas escape can occur and appear in many different places that may not be obvious as to its origin.

I would definitely recommend a CO detector as it's usually carbon monoxide that's the killer, natural gas is non toxic so cannot poison anyone, my advice would be for your daughter to ensure that her appliances a checked annually, this should include a tightness test which will check the whole of your daughters pipework for leakage.

The unknown factor is what everyone else is doing in the other flats, personally unless you fitted a detector in every room how could you be sure you're covering the flat thoroughly, don't want to worry you with that statement, just trying to be realistic.

I've worked in the gas industry for nearly 34 years now and have been part of the gas emergency service which was emgas then transco for 18 of those, in that time I've been to thousands of gas escapes, reports of fumes etc. Only have 1 fatality (thankfully) and this was due to CO poisoning caused by a solid fuel boiler, (lots of people forget that any fossil fuels have the ability to produce carbon monoxide if ventilation is inadequate or flues are defective). And only on 1 occasion did I have to evacuate 12 houses due to risk of an explosive atmosphere. So it's not something that happens very often, I wouldn't bother with the gas detector, as I've said it'll only pick up in that part of the flat.

If you want a chat PM me your number and I can give you a call tomorrow gladly.

Sorry it's war and peace.

Richard.

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this should include a tightness test which will check the whole of your daughters pipework for leakage

Ooo er

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