Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - CO detectors

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daswede
06-09-09, 06:36 AM
I'm looking for a CO detector recommendations.
A C Plug in. Is one brand better than another?

Also,whats the useful life expectancy?

Thanks

MrRonFL
06-09-09, 10:56 AM
Go with the brand that you like the look of from your local home center. Kidde, First Alert, BRK, etc; they are all pretty equivalent. They are all based on much the same detection technology.

Figure on about 4-7 years, depending on the cleanliness of the local environment and the stability of the electrical grid (even with battery backup, brownouts take their toll...)
daswede
06-09-09, 01:35 PM
Thanks for your reply. I think i'll go with kidde. 5-7 years sound reasonable