Kidde KN-COPP-B Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display
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Product Details
Manufacturer: KiddeModel: 900-0146-004
Product features:
- Digital display displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing
- Large backlit display is easy to read even in low light conditions
- Peak level memory displays the highest CO concentration measured since the last reset
- Front load battery door allows you to change battery without removing alarm from the wall
- Kidde's carbon monoxide alarms meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent facility that tests products for compliance with widely-accepted safety standards
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kidde KN-COPP-B Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display
Customer Review: It works... but there are some issues
Summary: 3 Stars
The overall design of this detector is pretty good. The battery compartment is very accessible (helpful for wall mounted units) and the test/peak buttons are easy to operate. Plus, there is a built-in stand, if you prefer not to wall mount it (although a wall mounting is certainly best).
There is one flaw that creates some confusion, though. When you press the "test/reset" button, the unit will automatically go into a test cycle. Some numbers may display, but these are not CO readings, only part of the internal test process. One might misinterpret this as a previous peak reading. You won't know this unless you read the manual.
The peak display is easily viewed and is accompanied by a back light. This is useful.
The display won't show 30 PPM or less readings, but it will detect 11 PPM or above. Supposedly pressing the peak level button will show what was last detected. What these makers should provide is a slightly better LCD display that also shows the date/time of the CO level detection. This information could be helpful in pinpointing the cause.
These units are designed to be disposable. After 7 years, you're supposed to junk it and buy a new one. Why? According to UL, "UL 2034, the independent standard applicable to CO alarms, requires CO alarms to have an end of life warning. This requirement went into effect in March 2007, meaning any CO alarm manufactured after April 2007 with a UL listing must have this feature. Most states that require CO alarms in residential dwellings mandate that the alarm meet the UL 2034 standard."
Apparently internal components have a risk of going out of tolerance over time. And since these units are so inexpensive, there is no means of calibrating them (or the cost of calibration would exceed the replacement cost). I can appreciate this, except that Kidde makes no provision or recommendation for disposal. I guess you just let this thing go in the trash to become part of land fill?
My particular unit was manufactured in March 2005, but did not get put into use until March 2008. After two years of use, there is a problem with the LCD display. Almost half of the segments fail to show (curiously, the ones for "0" still work). When you replace the battery, Kidde did put in a smart function that will momentarily show 888, which proves whether the segments are functioning. I contacted Kidde and they informed me the alarm will still function, but that I just won't know what the actual CO level is. Nice. No offer to replace it. I am just outside the 5 year warranty, even though it has only been in use for 2 years.
I am a little hesitant to try another Kidde alarm model... but they do seem to be the most popular and recommended--there aren't many alternatives on the market. If I get another one and it suffers the same display problem, I will look hard for a model from another brand.
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Description of Kidde KN-COPP-B Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display
Model Number 9000146 - Size: 5.5" Diameter x 1.4" Depth - Weight: .66 lbs (with batteries) - Interconnect: No - LED: Green, normal operation; Red, alarm condition - Digital Display: Yes - Warranty: 5 year limited -Protect your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) with the Kidde KN-COPP-B Front-Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display. Specifically designed for in-home use, the KN-COPP-B is the only battery-operated alarm that includes a backlit digital display. This key feature adds an advanced level of protection, and makes for easy-reading, even in low-light conditions.
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Carefully designed and tested to detect CO concentrations in a residential environment, the Kidde KN-COPP-B is a battery-operated CO alarm that continuously monitors CO levels, even during power outages when many CO incidents occur. Like all Kidde CO alarms, the KN-COPP-B includes the most accurate sensing technology available, the patented Nighthawk electrochemical sensor.
For easy operation, this alarm includes a snap-on cover that gives immediate access to the battery and a safety lockout feature that makes it difficult to close the cover without the battery being installed correctly.
About Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
The leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in North America, carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer because it's odorless, tasteless, and invisible. Carbon monoxide poisoning can come about via a number of sources, including everyday items and appliances in your home or office. And because symptoms of CO poisoning mimic the flu or other common illnesses it can often go undiagnosed.
Installing a CO alarm like the KN-COPP-B ensures that you'll know immediately when CO levels have reached an unsafe point, giving you time to leave the premises.
Easy-to-Read Backlit Digital Display Shows CO Levels
The KN-COPP-B is unique among traditional CO alarms because of its backlit digital display. This display clearly shows current levels of CO--from 30-999 ppm--that the unit has detected and stored, and updates every 15 seconds to give you an indication of any abrupt changes or alarming trends. The KN-COPP-B will also detect and store concentration CO levels as low as 11 and up to 999 ppm with its peak-level memory display.
For added convenience, pressing the peak-level button turns the backlight on so it's easy to see readings in the dark.
Test/Reset Button and Low-Battery Indicator
Designed to be user friendly, the KN-COPP-B includes features that make it easy to verify that the alarm is working properly. First, a test/reset button lets you confirm that the circuitry is functioning normally, and will also immediately silence an alarm. And when the battery is nearing the end of its cycle, a low battery "chirp" will sound, so you know it's time to make a replacement.
The UL-listed Kidde KN-COPP-B is backed by a five-year limited warranty.
About Kidde: A UTC Fire and Security Brand
Renowned for global leadership in fire detection and suppression, Kidde provides solutions ranging from portable fire extinguishers to advanced industrial controls such as flame detection and explosion suppression systems. Kidde is a UTC Fire and Security brand, with a history that's rich with innovations, from the patent of the Chubb Detector Lock in 1818 to the development of the world's first wireless networked smoke detectors in 2004.
What's in the Box
Kidde KN-COPP-B Carbon Monoxide Alarm, three "AA" batteries, mounting hardware, and installation guide.
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