The Kidde 5CO is a lightweight AA alkaline battery-operated Carbon Monoxide Detector with a 7-year warranty.
CO detectors are now a requirement by law and a landlord's responsibility to have installed in all residential premises, warning against the deadly gas known as carbon monoxide and also providing continuous monitoring of CO levels around the home.
CO detectors should be located on each level of the home, ideally close to fuel-burning appliances and also sleeping areas.
The main sources of carbon monoxide are:
- Clogged chimneys
- Cracked or loose boiler flue
- Improperly installed gas cooker, hob, or hood
- Corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe
- Gas or wood-burning fireplaces
- Portable paraffin or gas heaters
