Bob_Belville Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Posted January 18, 2015 Sorry, I was at dinner. As B26 found it turns off after 15 minutes of idle. Which could be fine. We'll see. I appears the target market is for checking for leaks around heating and exhaust duct. I can see sampling during taxiing then at the heater or defrost outlet now and then at cruise. Since you are suppose to let it do a startup cycle in zero CO environment it might be necessary to turn it on with the fresh air port open on it. I did turn in on and took it to my basement where I got only zero around my gas HW heater and furnace. I may have to break down read the manual. Quote
carusoam Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 The other CO device by aeromedix is on 24/7 until the battery croaks...? With the LCD reading as an indicator that the battery is alive. At least I think it's that way. Let me know if I missed an important detail. Best regards, -a- Quote
kmyfm20s Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 The other CO device by aeromedix is on 24/7 until the battery croaks...? With the LCD reading as an indicator that the battery is alive. At least I think it's that way. Let me know if I missed an important detail. Best regards, -a- Yes it runs all the time with a 2 year life expectancy until battery change. It give you an end of life warning when the battery is going to die. I imagine it one of those chirps we have become familiar with smoke detectors, I will read up on it and report back. The alarm is easily heard though the head phones in flight. I startled my passenger when I pressed the test button, I wanted to see if they could hear it with out being warned it was going to go off:) The alarm goes with difference patterns and intervals for various levels of CO. It really is a nice unit. I wanted something with an alarm. 1 Quote
Bob_Belville Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Posted January 20, 2015 I just ordered/received a UEI UTLC11. $79 from Zoro. At that price I'm anxious to see if it will be appropriate for a plane. It is sold for commercial/industrial use. Looks like it ought to be much better than the disposable cards. We'll see. http://www.ueitest.com/products/utl-brand/utlc11 Anyone familiar with this type detector? Initial Pirep: I got to fly this morning. While on the ramp CO Detector readings were mostly single digit, up to 25 ppm max. (25 ppm the level which Cal/OSHA allows for 8 hour exposure.) After taking off the level (as measured laying on right seat) remained at zero. I will play some more including while holding it in the heater duct air stream. I'm very pleasantly surprised. $80 and the probe is supposed to be good for 5 years. And I can use it around the home where I use natgas for heat, water heater, clothes dryer, cook top, gas logs... Quote
Marauder Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 Initial Pirep: I got to fly this morning. While on the ramp CO Detector readings were mostly single digit, up to 25 ppm max. (25 ppm the level which Cal/OSHA allows for 8 hour exposure.) After taking off the level (as measured laying on right seat) remained at zero. I will play some more including while holding it in the heater duct air stream. I'm very pleasantly surprised. $80 and the probe is supposed to be good for 5 years. And I can use it around the home where I use natgas for heat, water heater, clothes dryer, cook top, gas logs... Thanks for the PIREP Bob. Be curious on your follow-up on this unit. Along with the stated uses above, I could envision you having one in your bathroom as well. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks for the PIREP Bob. Be curious on your follow-up on this unit. Along with the stated uses above, I could envision you having one in your bathroom as well. Heh, heh, heh... trying a little Delaware potty humor? Quote
Marauder Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 Heh, heh, heh... trying a little Delaware potty humor? Well Bob, we all know that most household gases originate in the bathroom. We just want you not to be overcome when you are on that pilot's seat. Quote
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