I love the idea of plug-in without messing with batteries at all, but plug-is are only a foot of the floor. gas is lighter than air. would we be dead by the time the house is so filled it reaches clear down to the outlet? now leaning toward battery unit so I can place it high. opinions? I love the idea of plug-in without messing with batteries at all, but plug-is are only a foot of the floor. gas is lighter than air. would we be dead by the time the house is so filled it reaches... » Read More I love the idea of plug-in without messing with batteries at all, but plug-is are only a foot of the floor. gas is lighter than air. would we be dead by the time the house is so filled it reaches clear down to the outlet? now leaning toward battery unit so I can place it high. opinions? « Show Less
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The pamphlet inside the package recommends putting the detector in certain areas of the house that may become susceptible early-on such as stairs, near kitchen, etc. The height on wall is not specified. I have mine plugged in close to the floor. I am assuming it is calibrated to pickup on low CO levels before it becomes dangerous. You might have to call in and talk to their customer service people about the specifics.
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My house just had a city inspection for safety and a carbon monoxide alarm was required. It was recommended to me that it be low as carbon monoxide tends to stay low to the ground. That's what I was told, so this plug in sounds perfect.
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Ultimately, carbon monoxide is dangerous when you breathe it. Place it where it will best sense the air you breathe. As stated, it is close to the density of air, and it mixes freely due to a number of physical actions at work: diffusion, convection, etc. You should mount it where the buttons are easily accessible.
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In previous replies there seems to be some confusion between carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide is much heavier than air but is not poisonous. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and is very nearly the same weight as air, so it mixes with air and gets everywhere. Put your detector wherever the manufacturer suggests.
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We have a carbon monoxide/smoke detector mounted on the ceiling that was going off today, reset and went off again. The fire department came out and verified everything was OK. They told us that carbon monoxide is heavier than air, and they recommend we purchase the detectors that are lower to the floor, stating by the time the carbon monoxide gets to the ceiling in the bedroom, we will be very sick or passed out which won't do us much good. Hence, we are now looking for detectors that are only a foot off the floor; below the bed level.
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Carbon Monoxide is about the same as air and CO detectors should be placed where each specific manufacturer recommends.
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When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each one's specific detector. Therefore, make sure to read the provided installation manual for each detector before installing. When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each... » Read More When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each one's specific detector. Therefore, make sure to read the provided installation manual for each detector before installing. « Show Less
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This link explains that carbon monoxide is a heavy gas and so, a plug in model should be quite safe: http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html I happen to have one at the top of our staircase near bedrooms (not a plug-in, but battery operate & mounted on the wall). The plug-in is on our first floor relatively near our LPG fireplace and above our oil burner, which is in the basement down below.Thank you for your question. It helped me to search to make sure our detector locations are proper. :-)
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You guys just broke my heart. I was told to get a trickle charger for my g25x infiniti. If it sits for more than 4 days, it dies out. I have to get someone to recharge it. I don't want to be at the mercy of the guy with the portable charger or tow truck. I want something to maintain my battery that doesn't need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. I live in a co-op does have outside electrical outlets but the cable will have to go over the sidewalk and the parking lot to my car to charge it. It doesn't sound safe(tripping or accidentally shredder by snow blower) so I don't think the Board will okay it. Any suggestions where something can be directly attached to my battery? You guys just broke my heart. I was told to get a trickle charger for my g25x infiniti. If it sits for more than 4 days, it dies out. I have to get someone to recharge it. I don't want to be at the mercy of the guy with the portable charger or tow truck. I want something to maintain my battery that doesn't need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. I live in a co-op does have outside electrical outlets but the cable will have to go over the sidewalk and the parking lot to my car to charge it. It doesn't sound safe(tripping or accidentally shredder by snow blower) so I don't think the... » Read More You guys just broke my heart. I was told to get a trickle charger for my g25x infiniti. If it sits for more than 4 days, it dies out. I have to get someone to recharge it. I don't want to be at the mercy of the guy with the portable charger or tow truck. I want something to maintain my battery that doesn't need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. I live in a co-op does have outside electrical outlets but the cable will have to go over the sidewalk and the parking lot to my car to charge it. It doesn't sound safe(tripping or accidentally shredder by snow blower) so I don't think the Board will okay it. Any suggestions where something can be directly attached to my battery? « Show Less
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Hi Marla, No, unfortunately this unit consumes the space of the whole outlet if plugged in to the bottom pluglet...however...this was a great buy for me as it detected a very small gas leak already. I strongly recommend this product.
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I suppose does not exist any problem if you have an electric outlet. The source of energy does not matter.
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The plug-in is at the foot of the bed and be sure to follow the instructions regarding the controls (which must go to which side of the bed...depending upon the size of pad you buy). This us THE best winter product I've ever purchased, btw.!!!
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I keep mine set on the floor. You can leave it plugged in 24/7. Putting the vac onto the charging stand is as simple as plopping it down. Until you brought it up, mounting it on the wall never even crossed my mind. Doesn't sound like something I would want to do.
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I've used this type here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEMMUK/ref=oh_details_o07_s01_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You definitely need an electric pump for the side walls, otherwise you'll be pumping all day. Even with the electric one, it takes almost 30mins to be fully inflated and the pump gets very hot. I usually shut it off half way through and give it a break for a few minutes. The floor doesn't take long at all and is a nice thing to have so you don't feel all the rocks and "unevenness" of the ground. I jimmy-rigged the pump to a spare 12V computer power supply with some 12 gauge electrical wires I had and alligator clamps to make it work. If you have a car nearby, then it's no problem. Otherwise get one of those 120V AC to 12V DC car adapter you can plug in the house, make sure it's rated high enough to power the pump though. Most of the cheaper ones are junk and can barely power 12V lights and what not. Or if you're crafty enough, do as I did. Just make sure you have big enough electrical wires, otherwise they'll get hot and you could cause a fire. Adapter in question: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-PC-6-120AC-Power-Converter/dp/B0012BL8LG/ref=pd_sim_sg_7
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The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a battery is a good idea, so that's why I suggest the "jump start" battery. The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a... » Read More The simplest way to use this anywhere (while camping or in the home) may be to get a "Jump starter" device that is pretty much a small 12V battery in a housing with jumper cables, a lighter outlet, and more. There are several brands of those available, but they are all pretty much the same thing (do a search for jump starter here on Amazon). This needs over 10 amps power to start it and ~6 to run, so a car battery charger would be the only thing close enough to a "power supply" that plugs into a house outlet that could run it. I don't think running a charger without a battery is a good idea, so that's why I suggest the "jump start" battery. « Show Less
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This unit is hard-wired into the wiring - no plug in or battery. We were replacing baseboard heaters so used the existing connection. We used an electrician but it was a very quick instillation and not expensive. The units look nice on the wall and take up much less space than the baseboard style.
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Earth calm wall plug-in is supposed to "clean up" dirty electricity. I can't tell a difference ($300). The earthing products (mat, sheets, etc,) have changed my life. They literally connect you to the earths energy, uploading ATP directly, it grounds all electrical wave pounding your body, healing and recovering my body from intense exercise within a few hours. I now wake up completely revived even though my mind wants to stay in bed, I can't. I can't recommend any earthing product high enough. Or for free you could go outside barefoot.
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Negative, this air mattress when plugged into an electrical outlet is self-sustaining. If fact, once you adjust your custom comfort level, it will auto-adjust silently in the background periodically as needed.
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I think higher would be better. It only takes 2 small holes to mount it, and they could be filled later with spackle if necessary. The unit is not heavy and would not have to be at the very top of the wall, just up near the ceiling,( but where you could reach it to replace the battery when needed ).
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This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the road, jig saws, wet/dry vacuum's under 5HP, 32" LCD/LED energy-saving TV's, Can charge up to up to (2) laptops at the same time, etc... This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the... » Read More This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the road, jig saws, wet/dry vacuum's under 5HP, 32" LCD/LED energy-saving TV's, Can charge up to up to (2) laptops at the same time, etc... « Show Less
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If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a shelf for 6 years. If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a... » Read More If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a shelf for 6 years. « Show Less
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I believe that will really depend on where your outlet is. Some folks may install or have an outlet right inside the bathroom wall at the back of the cabinet bathroom wall which would hide the cord. Or totally opt using batteries instead cause I didn't have an existing outlet down there and I didn't want to fiddle with installing one which would add more time and effort to do to get the faucet installed and ready to use. Since I have installed using the batteries I haven't had to change them at all yet. And it's still working fine. And should the batteries die, the default setting is shut, not open, so you wouldn't have water running or overflowing. I hope this helps answer your question. I believe that will really depend on where your outlet is. Some folks may install or have an outlet right inside the bathroom wall at the back of the cabinet bathroom wall which would hide the cord. Or totally opt using batteries instead cause I didn't have an existing outlet down there and I didn't want to fiddle with installing one which would add more time and effort to do to get the faucet installed and ready to use. Since I have installed using the batteries I haven't had to change them at all yet. And it's still working fine. And should the batteries die, the default setting is shut,... » Read More I believe that will really depend on where your outlet is. Some folks may install or have an outlet right inside the bathroom wall at the back of the cabinet bathroom wall which would hide the cord. Or totally opt using batteries instead cause I didn't have an existing outlet down there and I didn't want to fiddle with installing one which would add more time and effort to do to get the faucet installed and ready to use. Since I have installed using the batteries I haven't had to change them at all yet. And it's still working fine. And should the batteries die, the default setting is shut, not open, so you wouldn't have water running or overflowing. I hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
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it's a plug-in unit, but for a little more money I would buy an infra-red unit ,it's cool to the touch a lot less of a fire hazard.
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Foot on top not best idea. The base of the unit is not such that you can use your foot like on a chain saw. The spark plug is also right on the top preventing using your knee or something. I'd look at those new battery powered units.