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Old 05-12-2011, 08:28 PM
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In my OL 25, i have the Carbon Monoxide Detector that is mounted in the cabin on the starboard inside wall and i have not taken the boat out this year at all. I was outside this evening and I heard a beeping sound. Opened up the cover and the alarm was going off. The red light wasn't on, but the alarm was.
Anyone know if I have a bad detector or perhaps fumes in there? Very weird, never did that before. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old 05-12-2011, 09:10 PM
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Could it be a low battery warning? Some smoke detectors do that as well when the battery runs down reminding you to change it out.
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:55 AM
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I looked at the detector and there is no battery connected to it. It is hard wired. It stopped after I unplugged it and I know I need to get it hooked back up soon a I am taking the boat out memorial day. Any other thoughts?
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Put it on the garage shelf. Problem solved!
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Just a long shot, but mine has done that and it turned out my boat batteries were low. After we used the boat and everything was charged it stopped.
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Low battery voltage will set it off. Turn your battery switch of and charge the batteries.
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Thanks guys, that is probably what it is. I will charge the batteries!
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I'd recommend buying a battery tender or pulling batteries during winter.
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