Rewire - need carbon monoxide detector?

robby-01

moneysavingwannabe wrote: »

Hi,

Thanks for all your replies I will talk to the electrician when I finally see him again!! I will show him the possibilities thankyou.

He is fitting 2 heat detectors I think.

The boiler is new and we don't have a gas fire.

out of interest how much was your rewire

moneysavingwannabe

Hi,

He says about £2000 but this doesn't include the kitchen/lounge as we have just had building work and the electrics for there were included in the building costs.

So £2000 ish for 3 bed /bathroom/front room/hall/landing and new consumer board.

Qual123

why is he fitting heat detectors? if its your house you need smoke detectors, and for the sake of £40 get a mains fitted carbon monoxide as well. Call your local fire service and see if they do Home Fire Safety Checks. I know they do in west sussex. this will give you piece of mind.

moneysavingwannabe

Hi,

I think heat detectors cos had new extension incl kitchen said something about regulations??

I think he is fitting mains smoke detectors but will check with him. I am thinking it would be good to have mains carbon monoxide too!

Mikeyorks

moneysavingwannabe wrote: »

. I am thinking it would be good to have mains carbon monoxide too!

Yes ..... the fact the boiler is new does help a little. But it's no absolute guarantee .... and the extra price of adding in the monoxide detector isn't going to break your bank.

moonrakerz

Make sure you get a carbon monoxide ALARM not a detector ! The former will save your life, the latter will tell someone else what killed you !!

I got mine from Focus £29.99.

kogsawelly

I had my worcester gas combi boiler moved to the garage, i still bought a carbon monoxide alarm even though the man from Bosch said it would not really be necessary - something to do with positive pressure!
chrs
Karl.

ariba10

flang wrote: »

So what happens if you get a power cut...........

Think i will keep with battery.

In a power cut the boiler goes off