Carbon monoxide detector - what am I doing wrong?

[heisthegaffer]

I may appear a bit of a thicko but I bought a new carbon monoxide detector yesterday but it keeps beeping as if the batteries are low and need replacing.

it's a Smartwares FGA-1304 new from Screwfix.

I've tried two different sets of varta batteries and tested them with my battery tester and they're fine.

It keeps beeping and flashing yellow. Anyone had the same issue and resolved it or is it buggered?

[bitchstewie]

Have you read the manual?

I know that sounds like the smartarse comment but I'd expect it will state what the beep/flash codes mean.

https://www.manuals.co.uk/smartwares/fga-1304/manu...

Sounds broken.

[Mr Pointy]

Sounds lke it's mullered - take it back to Screwfix for a new one.

[Gary C]

Normal operation Green LED flashes every 45 seconds
Testing Red LED flashes rapidly 5 beeps
Alarm Red LED flashes 15 times in 4 seconds. Rest 3 seconds, then repeats15 beeps in 4seconds, rest 3seconds, then repeats
Malfunction Yellow LED flashes 2 times every 11seconds2 beeps every 11seconds
Low battery signal Yellow LED flashes every 45 seconds1 beep every 45seconds
End of life Yellow LED flashes 2 times, END is shown on display 2 beeps every 60second

[heisthegaffer]

Thanks all. I read and re-read the manual but appreciate a lot of people don't.

I'll take it back.

Cheers

[heisthegaffer]

I've taken it back and gone for a different brand.

Frustratingly neither the original one or its replacement have been held in stock so I have to go back for the 4th day in a row.

[Cold]

Could it be that it's detecting carbon monoxide?
Open a window, quick!

[QJumper]

Get a canary...and don't insert any batteries

[Ham_and_Jam]

QJumper said:

Get a canary...and don't insert any batteries

Cue a very concerned looking canary!!

[heisthegaffer]

They were out of stock of canaries too!

[dhutch]

We use Kidde CO alarms on the boat, Argos stock them.

[alscar]

Have had the Fire angel ones from Safelincs for a number of years - 7 year battery life and no issues.

[heisthegaffer]

All sorted with a Kidde one now.

[dhutch]

heisthegaffer said:

All sorted now.

Happy days!