First Alert CO615 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup and Digital Display
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert CO615 Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup and Digital Display
Customer Review: Solid choice for CO protection
Summary: 4 Stars
The online description suggested this was an excellent choice for a CO detector and when I bought it, I wasn't disappointed. It runs on AC power with battery backup, and has a digital readout. It can be mounted directly in an outlet, or the plug can be detached so the now-corded unit can be mounted away from the outlet. I have two complaints. One, the digital readout can only be read at close range, but I could have guessed this from the photos. Two, the placement requirements -- which are probably not unique among CO detector products -- are onerous. Trying to balance minimum distance from potential CO source, proximity to air currents, AC location, and audibility is a mess. You might be better off with a battery-operated unit. Or just ignore the requirements as lawyer-induced.Customer Review: Finally a top notch detector!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just recently got a propane heater about 12 years ago well my CO2 detector all of a sudden went nuts and began waking me up in the middle of the night. The next day i replaced it with another one...same thing it keeps sounding...VERY annoying!
I ordered this one and im happy to say that its not going nuts! its dead quiet! now this is the best one yet, now i can finally get into a good dead sleep without interruptions.
i would write a longer review but im fighting headache and nausea and i think i better lie down.
seriously folks, this detector is great, pretty high tech lookin, well made easilly mountable plugs in, and battery backup...piece of mind in a box!
Customer Review: bought as a replacement
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to replace my old co2 detector that would constantly discharge it's battery and beep endlessly for a new battery. Hopefully this unit doesn't end up doing that. The previous detector was from the same brand but a different model; I will post back if this one goes out on me.
It's a nice unit and does provide an ac cord that you can plug in 10+ ft away from the actual unit; or you can keep the cord and ac adapter snugged into the back of the unit and plug the entire thing into an outlet. Thats a really nice feature about this model; also the LCD display memorizes the last amount of co2 it has detected so you can always check back to see if you had any leaks.
Customer Review: It works I think
Summary: 5 Stars
Since I have not had a carbon monoxide alarm go of with the First Alert CO615, I cannot truly tell if it works (product up and running for 4 months). However, I have the unit plugged in by my bedrooms and at a fairly high level because carbon monoxide rises (giving ample time to react). I like how it has a constant battery symbol showing the strength of the battery and has a green light that shows that it is powered on through the outlet. It is not the prettiest thing in the world, but heck smoke detectors aren't either. Overall I have not had a problem with this product and I will post if I do. Recommended at this time.Customer Review: Peace of Mind
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this product for 3 years. Simply plug it into the wall, the unit comes with a battery for battery back up. It is very small and unobtrusive compared to my previous kidde unit and doesnt take up both outlets - nice design.
There have been several reports of people getting sick or dieing from carbon monoxide poisoning - this is a small price to pay for a life safety device.
It has a digital readout. This is a nice feature - if you had a problem and called the fire department they would be able to read the display to determine what level of Carbon Monoxide poisioning there way.