I'm also thinking that due the LP detector's location under the bed, in a tight spot that if you have any dust in the duct work and it get heated and blown around under the table it might set it off.
Hugh
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Tony Mann <thephatmann@...> wrote:
>
> The way they work is interesting. They have a small heating element and
> smoke detector. If there is anything in the air that it can turn to smoke,
> it goes off. This is why people say you have to clean them, otherwise the
> gunk and dust confuse it. As I mentioned, they have a lifespan of about 5-7
> years, but I am not sure what part degrades. Some of then even have a
> replacement date on the front panel (I need to go look at mine today out of
> curiousity).
>
> And yes, dog or human farts can set them off. Which might explain some of
> these mysterious alarms...
>
> ..tony..
>
> On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 7:10 AM, hughb2do <hughb2do@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Tony
> > Let us know how it works out.
> > We had the same problem last year. Middle of the night!!!!! Haven't used
> > the furnace since then so don't know if mine is pooched or not. I wonder if
> > dust got into the sensor? Perhaps a vacuuming or blowing it with air would
> > work?
> >
> > Hugh
> >
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Tony Mann <thephatmann@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Did some research. Apparently after 6 years they start to malfunction. So
> > I
> > > will order a new one. Simple!
> > >
> > > ..tony..
> > >
> > > On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM, Tony Mann <thephatmann@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > It is the LP detector and it is hard-wired. It is probably faulty.
> > > >
> > > > ..tony..
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 8:37 PM, Heather Frystak <hfrystak@>wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> If it's the one below the bench, near the furnace (near the battery on
> > my
> > > >> clamshell) - that's the LP detector. It's hooked up to the main
> > battery.
> > > >> Mine only chirped when I killed my battery. I went nuts trying to
> > locate
> > > >> the cause of the chirp when this went off - pulled the batteries on
> > both the
> > > >> CO & smoke detectors before I realized the noise was coming from under
> > the
> > > >> bed. Battery-powered LP alarms are available if this is the problem &
> > you
> > > >> choose to not have a hardwired alarm. After a coworker described an
> > > >> explosive hunting trip (yes, there was an LP leak that sent someone to
> > the
> > > >> burn ward), I don't doubt the reason for keeping that alarm
> > functional.
> > > >>
> > > >> If it's on the wall, it's probably the CO detector. 3 AA batteries
> > takes
> > > >> care of it. A new one is about $20 (just got a new one today at
> > Wally-World
> > > >> that's the same brand & size).
> > > >>
> > > >> If it's on the ceiling, it's the Smoke Detector.
> > > >>
> > > >> Heather
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:43 PM, tonymann <thephatmann@> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I have read all the previous posts about LP detector issues, but none
> > > >>> seemed to cover my situation. When our furnace goes on at night, the
> > LP
> > > >>> detector alarm will randomly come on. It is very annoying! Our
> > windows are
> > > >>> open for ventilation, and there is no actual LP leak that I can
> > smell. I
> > > >>> have tried resetting the detector but the same thing happens. My
> > assumption
> > > >>> is that the detector is faulty and needs to be replaced. Am I right?
> > > >>>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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