rslsys Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 We have a standard issue smoke alarm installed high up on the LH side locker end of our Charisma 620. Ignoring the gags about dinner is ready when the alarm goes off! We can find no combination of windows/door/extractor/vents open or closed that does not result in the alarm going off when we use the grill. Do I need a "better" alarm or does everyone suffer from this problem? Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atom Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I think most people suffer with this but im sure someone will have the 'fix' Ant Quote Atom If it sounds too good to be true-----it probably is !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madrat Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The only fix we have ever found that works is to swap the battery for a dead one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslsys Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 The only fix we have ever found that works is to swap the battery for a dead one. Our temporary fix is to remove the battery when cooking, you then have to rember to replace it, so as not to wake up dead in the event of a fire in the night! Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legsmaniac Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The fix for me was to replace the "standard" alarm for one you can press a button and it silences it for 10 minutes. They are available from most supermarkets, Argos and most DIY stores. Mine's a First Alert brand. You can even press the button before you start using the grill and it won't go off for at least 10 minutes. Saves unplugging the battery and forgetting to replace the battery. Quote Carry On Camping! Legsmaniac's World -my own personal web space with campsite reviews - http://www. legsmaniac. org. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The fix for me was to replace the "standard" alarm for one you can press a button and it silences it for 10 minutes. They are available from most supermarkets, Argos and most DIY stores. Mine's a First Alert brand. You can even press the button before you start using the grill and it won't go off for at least 10 minutes. Saves unplugging the battery and forgetting to replace the battery. Also know as a 'hush feature' Steve Quote Fiat Rimor Europeo 69P Motorhome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Normal Smoke Detectors are Ionisation detectors and I recommend that you purchase an Optical Detector which is not so sensitive when people are cooking, and are more suited to smaller spaces such as caravans. These work better as I have an Optical Detector, but then I am a Fire Safety Officer!!!!! Sharon Quote Nissan X-trail 2. 2 DCi - 2005 Adria Altea 502 DK,2 well-behaved boys who I am immensely proud of!! (Also a 1990 VW Golf Convertible, which definately does not tow anything!!!) This post is not meant to intentionally offend anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerL Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 The smoke alarms fitted to caravans are just normal domestic types, but with a hush button fitted. It's not recommended to fit smoke alarms in domestic Kitchens because of the frequent false alarms from cooking and washing. Of course caravan kitchens aren't in separate rooms so the same principles can't be applied. We have found that opening the Omnivent a couple of turns and running the extractor fan whenever the hob/grill/oven is in use avoids any false alarms. Our previous caravan had no fan, just the ventilator in the kitchen and we never had any problems with the alarm in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertieBassett Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 most alarms have a button to silence them, rather have it going off and know it works than not. consider moving it if possible. jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbilly Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Many caravanners suffer with this problem and that's why, unfortunately, you find many caravanners without the battery connected ! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Normal Smoke Detectors are Ionisation detectors and I recommend that you purchase an Optical Detector which is not so sensitive when people are cooking, and are more suited to smaller spaces such as caravans. These work better as I have an Optical Detector, but then I am a Fire Safety Officer!!!!! Sharon Thanks for the tip Sharon Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor11sqdn Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I simply twist the alarm off its mount by turning it approx 30 degrees anticlockwise and placing it face down while using the toaster. Saves having to remove the battery. Needless to say it is always re-mounted after cooking. Quote Kia Sorento XS with Swift Challenger 570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west-is-best Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I simply twist the alarm off its mount by turning it approx 30 degrees anticlockwise and placing it face down while using the toaster. Saves having to remove the battery. Needless to say it is always re-mounted after cooking. We do the same. Quote Scarlet 'till I die. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 That's very much open to being forgetful. Don't know about you, but I can get distracted by the children during mealtime! Quote Nissan X-trail 2. 2 DCi - 2005 Adria Altea 502 DK,2 well-behaved boys who I am immensely proud of!! (Also a 1990 VW Golf Convertible, which definately does not tow anything!!!) This post is not meant to intentionally offend anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor11sqdn Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Its not forgotten because we leave it out on the worktop in full view. Also no children to distract us (about to change as grandkids come "online"). Quote Kia Sorento XS with Swift Challenger 570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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