How I discovered the Safe-T-Alert CO/LP detector False alarms in my RV. | TheRVAddict

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  • @RVKevin
    @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This repair took allot of detective work and some phone calls to the manufacturer,
    problem has been solved. sleeping better at night now :)

    • @harmonchandler6164
      @harmonchandler6164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What resolved the problem??

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@harmonchandler6164 , I wired in a on/off switch next to the sensor. When we know for a fact it will be a methane evening. We turn off that switch for the night. and then back on in the morning.
      ** note that we have a secondary carbon monoxide sensor that is always operational.
      ** adding a switch is likely a safety hazard and we accept that risk each time we use it, and we sleep through the night every time.
      I hope that helps and Thank you for watching !

    • @harmonchandler6164
      @harmonchandler6164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RVKevin thanks

  • @garbinator09
    @garbinator09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH MY GARSH! I am really surprised seeing this excellent demonstration video! Real world at that! Our Camper group on Facebook are complaining about this a lot! Will be sharing!

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great Name Gary ! Might be related 😉. Thanks for sharing with your group. I think that was my first ever RV video. I really felt like that it needed to be made. So many of us experience this exact problem.

  • @jotase16
    @jotase16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That just happened to me! Lysol! You save my life 😂😂

  • @courtneylloyd1506
    @courtneylloyd1506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s absolutely high humidity in our situation. I hate this! We clipped the wires (it’s our 2nd alarm) & so we are buying a google nest protect. I’d say methane too but this thing would go off in the winter when we are not doing such things but our temp gauge says it’s high humidity. It also would go off when we are driving on long hauls when the temps are all out of wack inside. Thank you for the experiment. Just what I expected. I am tired of living full time in this thing and getting woken up at 3-4am.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is interesting how you have discovered humidity as an issue. It is easy to clip the wires, however I can count to 2 times in our camper where the propane stove got turned on without being lit and that alarm has prevented a big disaster. Being woken up is no fun, i agree with you. I have contacted a couple alarm manufacturers and they have no interest in providing answers.
      Possibly try another brand of alarm ?

    • @courtneylloyd1506
      @courtneylloyd1506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin Yes, I agree with you that it is very serious to clip the wires. We ordered a Google Nest Protect battery operated CO/Smoke combo detector from Amazon and have seen great reviews for it. It’ll also alert our phones if there’s an issue when we are not home. $120. Done. Or at least I’m wrong that this is the issue. There are different types of monitors out there with their innards all made differently whether chemically or of other means. I think the ones coming stock in the RV are just not efficient. So we are trying this one out. I can report back if you like to see if I’m happy with it?

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes please let me know how it goes

    • @courtneylloyd1506
      @courtneylloyd1506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok so far so good! We’ve had this Google Nest Protect and it keeps a daily history of self checks (battery check and CO issues, if any). It’s been nice to sleep at night… I say for those still figuring things out to make the purchase!

  • @timburlingame2343
    @timburlingame2343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anything in a aerosol can will set them off because of the propellants used. The propellants in the lysol or febreese in this case are flammable.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's right, and interestingly enough not many people know this.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @kellygolubinski8333
    @kellygolubinski8333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This definitely helped me I had no idea Febreze would set it off I sprayed it to make the tv smell good and it went off the morning after

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those alarms are the worst. I am glad this helped.

  • @tho464
    @tho464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you need to wipe after that one. 😂😂😂

  • @alive-awake
    @alive-awake 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LOL! Flatulence! My unit just went off and on the unit itself said "red/red/green/green" means end of life. That's what mine did. It also says reset will last 3 days and then happen again. After 30 days it will be on continually. I guess I need to take it in and have it replaced lest it activate and I can't shut it off. btw my co unit is 5 yrs old.

  • @Lendon68
    @Lendon68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What I’m still baffled about is the fact the alarm goes off between 2am and 8am randomly. So I would assume your up at that time using the products that are making it go off ?? Just a thought

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or releasing human vapor after a fine evening meal

    • @Lendon68
      @Lendon68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RVKevin just like clockwork lol

  • @rickysalas9611
    @rickysalas9611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this video you did an awesome job sleeping very well now keep up the good work

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ricky, thank you for the nice words ! I am so glad that I could help. Thanks for the support.

  • @kevinheide7300
    @kevinheide7300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG I’m still, laughing. Farts? That’s methane. Hey it’s explosive so I guess the dang thing is doing what you want. But I have a problem on one right now, and I think it has just plain failed... it won’t reset! too. The beep is consistent every 30 seconds and a trouble shooting guide says its “malfunctioning”. It’s not the EOL....man I’ve learned so much about these things, so I think I know what to do. but your video was the funniest.....a fart...🤓... good job. We are just gonna replace it...simple.. thanks

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment, it was the best thing we ever did by installing an on/off switch for those "gassy days"

  • @karlar8648
    @karlar8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info. About a year ago my alarm went off and had a few sleepless nights. I bought a new 120v battery and safe t alarm. Went the whole year with no alarm. I'm alarming AGAIN. I live in the campgrounds as a camp host. I have access to a bath house so i don't use the bathroom in my TT. I also don't do any cooking which requires propane so i allowed a friend to use my propane about a month ago. Baffled. Guess i need to purchase a new alarm. I've read in another post that in fine print, that some may only last a year so i guess the four year warranty is a bummer. Happy camping.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am not sure why my original reply did not show up so I will do it now :)
      @Kar Lar, if you feel like investigating, you could purchase a second detector and power it on at the same time as the first detector.
      If they both sound the alarm at night or other times, you will know that you DO have something triggering the alarm in your TT and not a bad sensor. From my experience, it has absolutely been ME and/or the dog setting off our TT alarm.
      MY wife would never do that she says ;)
      I purchased a Home depot CO detector for our TT for the times I turn off our dual mode detector this way i can be sure that we wont die in our sleep from CO. I hope that helps a little.😀

    • @karlar8648
      @karlar8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin Thanks for the info. I know think it was the camper next to me. They were gone for a few days and camr back to their alarm going off. No alarms since.

    • @karlar8648
      @karlar8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, i step outside 😆. Learned that as well. Not good to hold it in. 😃

  • @dougnortman1196
    @dougnortman1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unit is on it’s 4th summer, never had a problem. First trip this season no issues. Parked in driveway at home reloading for next trip. Running off batteries while boss was cleaning and putting laundry away, no problem. Couple days go by batteries now discharged and CO detector is blaring. Tried reset, silence till I got out and locked up………warning again. Due for inspection today. Dealer will check. My theory is if there is no power to unit it will alert. Will see what happens when I hook up truck to tow.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a switch in mine now, but i have experienced what you described, for a test i would remove power again for 30 seconds and reconnect. It may be that you are at the 5 year life expectancy for the device. Hope that helps 👍

    • @dougnortman1196
      @dougnortman1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin alerts stopped after charging the house batteries. Will keep an eye out for life expectancy issue.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougnortman1196 glad you found the problem. That alarm is the worst noise.

  • @Dave-ld3dr
    @Dave-ld3dr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never had a problem until today.I decided to completely flush my hot water tank & filled it with vinegar.The alarm started going off & would not stop.Opened all the windows & put the ceiling fan on & it stopped.I had to completely flush the tank again to get it to stop because all I can figure is vinegar sets it off.Maybe because I turned the hot water on & the heating of the vinegar created a fume?Not sure but I think my sensor does not like vinegar.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dave, you are right, it is the craziest thing about those sensors. The bad thing is it can be the "boy crying wolf" when the alarm goes off to many times. We recently had an actual Gas leak and we kept hitting reset until we indeed found a problem. IT is a pain but, I say ALWAYS keep those alarms active for an early warning to help protect family and loved ones.
      Nice find Dave and thank you for sharing the story. Kevin

    • @Dave-ld3dr
      @Dave-ld3dr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin Good advice & thanks for the reply.I’m going to change it out regardless.I drained the vinegar & turned the hot water tank off all night.Filled it back up & just turned it back on.So far no issue.Was it the vinegar?Regardless something breaks fix it.Thanks for the video I’m going to get a direct replacement & a receptacle plug in type as well for a back up.Have a great day.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you get that fixed and thanks for checking out the video. 👍

  • @AiBilly
    @AiBilly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So is there another product that will take the place of this if I was to disconnect it ?

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So far I have not come across a company that is willing to stand behind any level of accuracy. Pretty sad since this is a very common problem that many including me face.

    • @AiBilly
      @AiBilly ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did some more research and saw, if the battery drops voltage it can cause it to beep!! I connected my charger/tender and it has not beeped since!!

  • @dbowen3202
    @dbowen3202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for that very informative video. I was wondering if during your extensive testing if you had a chance to test if heat and/or humidity will give false alarms?

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question,
      I have not been able to do extensive testing for additional conditions that create more false alarms.
      I hope to have a follow up video in the near future with added testing.

  • @lindengauthier4407
    @lindengauthier4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My camper is a 2010 and has the same detector as you. Rings anywheres from 2-7 in the morning. Did you ever figure out why it was doing it? Or did you replace it with a different detector. Makes a guy have trouble sleeping worrying about that

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Linden, thanks for watching. For my situation i wired in an on/off switch for when we have kids and dogs and a gassy night in the camper. And YES, indeed methane does set the sensor off. I have proved it true on many occassions. Perhaps moving the sensor to a new location will help. I feel your pain, i lived that nightmare you describe. Open windows and other ventilation ideas will help.
      I am not kidding, even try an anti gas pill before bed to prove or disprove the idea. It will get you closer to the answer.
      I hope these tips help.

    • @lindengauthier4407
      @lindengauthier4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RVKevin so you kept the same sensor? My sensor is 11 years old so its probably time to replace it im thinking. I want to get another detector in there just to see if that one’s faulty or not. There a $200 for a new one same kind. Im thinking i might just buy a battery operated CO detector. There only about $40 instead

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lindengauthier4407 , 100% get a new sensor. The life span is only 5 to 6 years. It never hurts to get an additional CO detector. GAS detector is too important in an RV do not skip that. I highly suggest replacing old unit with a new unit with no need for battery replacement later.
      There is a reason that EVERY rv has a GAS detector, i would look at it as a worth while safety item.
      I hope this helps.👍

    • @lindengauthier4407
      @lindengauthier4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RVKevin sound good thanks. Would you get just a CO detector or the CO and propane one?

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lindengauthier4407 i would get the combo sensor and call it done 👍

  • @robertledsome3327
    @robertledsome3327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about a handheld sensor and keep it in the bedroom and disconnect the faulty unit.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whatever you do, make sure you have a sensor that can alert you. Nothing wrong with more than one for sure.

  • @Jusplainjon
    @Jusplainjon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you,that was very informative

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @nw5052001
    @nw5052001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My detector alarms if is blocked. Setting a bag in front of it for example(or covering with a rag) it will sound alarm informing it is blocked it appears as it has done...

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your alarm is older than the 5 year lifespan, you may need to have it replaced.
      I have to say, the alarm is most annoying when they false alarm in the middle of the night

    • @nw5052001
      @nw5052001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin ordered a new. Had to disconnect for now, pulling fuse hot water heater switch was on same circuit..water heater kept my water lines warm also, it's getting cold..but yes detector indicated end of life with continuos beeps/lights..new replacement a week away...the one I removed was dated 2015.. thanks.

  • @FranksBmwAdv
    @FranksBmwAdv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They also go off with low voltage. Mine just randomly went off 4 Am. Guess I’m farting in my sleep 😴 did you test it in bathroom??

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No kidding, I was surprised to discover that methane problem 😉. Our dog now must sleep far away from that detector.
      No testing in the bathroom yet, that could be a future test. thanks for the idea.

    • @FranksBmwAdv
      @FranksBmwAdv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get out and do something I replaced mine. No more false alarms 😄.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FranksBmwAdv that is great news to hear. It is the worst thing having that alarm go off at night. I hope you enjoy many sleep filled nights now.

  • @alisongriffin809
    @alisongriffin809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine is beeping I’m just the winterizing my trailer and my propane isn’t even on as soon as I plug the trailer in that starts beeping but nothing else is on all I’ve done is drained my antifreeze But I thought it had something to do with my battery because my battery is not connected

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      unplug your power and then power it back on.. I think, but am not sure that it is a reset alarm.
      I suppose you could hit the reset button instead on the alarm and that might get you on track again.

    • @kittygonzalez2827
      @kittygonzalez2827 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      High humidity and low battery ...your big battery are reasons for this idiotic piece of legislative crap to set off! The
      SafeT alert company gouges us and 50 % are not functionally efficient! My tiny RV fridge has the back up Propane supply in case of battery issues in the RV...which, always keep distilled water in your RV! Fill those cells every few months or void the warranty on your battery! So, right now, I have my detector not hooked up because it would not stop, at 3 am I had to literally cut the wires..and it blew one of the fuses doing that bit that’s fixable! I’m in a RV Park, and people were bitching the next day how nobody can sleep thru the night with the alarms ! So, I’m going to get one of the kiddie gas CO Alarms which are 9 volt or plug in...and portable! I won’t waste another $100 to that SafeT Alert Company when their warranty does NO good...
      Your Tests Show the ridiculously random things that set it off, but just to shower or damp mop the floor with water meant it was sensing humidity. I put my dogs bowl of water near it...1 your later, it went off and wouldn’t reset. I got my blow dryer and it finally stopped! I just have to say, it could give someone a heart attack some day. I won’t take my grandkids overnight because it’s too scary to awaken to that level of noise, which is in itself a serious safety concern! So until I get out of my county to the nearest Lowe’s or big hardware store, i won’t use my heater or put my refrigerator on Propane or “auto” settings. I do not hook up to the parks gas supply, I still use my small tanks...and that way I know how much I’m using BEFORE the bill arrives! PGE has become outrageously high in just a few short months, and it’s all political! $30 /month is now suddenly $130 ...with no air conditioning used. My rent is $750 ..but nearly 900 per month in a 17foot toy hauler! I can’t have it on my own property due to county Code Enforcement ! I can no longer rebuild on my property because my rebuild money all has been spent on renting a space with neighbors in my business and an oak tree that is destroying my trailer! Th acorns have taken out my last 2 vent replacements and this time my fan unit for the shower toilet. Even my car was damaged by acorns ,.now it’s weeping like it’s a willow tree! The management just laughs! Grrrrr ...um cranky . Good night
      Thank you for your greatly informative video‼️🎯‼️🚩🚩🚩😎 Keep the anti flatulent in reach! And don’t eat Beans!

  • @downwithosama1
    @downwithosama1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ¡Video Excelente!

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Richard 😎

  • @patricksummers5189
    @patricksummers5189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you answered my question my dog is rather large it is a Labrador and she lays within 5 feet of the alarm and she farts constantly and that doesn't include
    my wife and I we sleep within 4 feet of the alarm.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely, if you are don't believe it to be true... well , you know the test to conduct. I wouldn't have believed it until we discovered this for ourselves. Glad it helped, thanks for watching 👍

  • @CacD47
    @CacD47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol I wanna do the test fart now lol

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES ! Do it 🙂, thanks for watching i appreciate it

  • @oscarb9139
    @oscarb9139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My detector is in the living room. The bathroom is between the living room and the bedroom. When wife uses hair spray, it goes off every time.
    This morning, it went off about 0600. Opened doors, it stopped. Closed up and turned furnace on. It went off again, it appears to be associated with furnace. Side note; unit is 20 years old, and I just discovered that they are supposed to be replaced every 5-7 years. Bubble checked connections at water heater, fridge, and furnace with no evidence of leaks at the fittings.

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      20 years is a long time Oscar, totally time to replace that bad boy.
      Yep tooI have found ask the stuff that sets off the alarm .
      We had fun testing too.
      Thank you for watching and sharing what you found.

    • @oscarb9139
      @oscarb9139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RVKevin New propane detector with CO detector should be on my porch by Monday. Hopefully that solves the issue.
      Three problems this morning and that was only one of them. Water heater has been intermittent. Show up at camper, fire it up, good for 3 days or so, then this morning only warm water. Cycle the switch and we are good in 10minutes.
      Fridge has an E-1 code. Usually it happens when the trailer is cold soaked. Arrive in North Dakota (in the past) for a pheasant hunt. E-1 code. Warm up trailer, and cycle the power switch, and the fridge will run fine. Not this morning. Fridge has been on for three days and this morning it was showing an E-1 code. After multiple resets, gave up, turned off gas and left to have Turkey Day with family. Tonight might be easy, OR it may be a royal pain. Temps are supposed to drop into the 30’s so I need a furnace and don’t need beeping.

  • @NyxKemo
    @NyxKemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a gas and carbon monoxide alarm and each time i fart it goes off almost scaring me to the toilet

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, quiet alarming it can be. Thanks for watching !

  • @9mmwaffle.
    @9mmwaffle. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just taking the alarm out. Waste of time

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      9mm, yep i get that👍, super annoying that alarm is. Thanks for stopping by and watching.

    • @user-vd9fz5ey9m
      @user-vd9fz5ey9m ปีที่แล้ว

      Not the brightest bulb on the tree are you

  • @MrCroft1000
    @MrCroft1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's your poop bro

    • @RVKevin
      @RVKevin  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed