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10-15-2007, 11:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' International FB
1964 19' Globetrotter
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 608
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Flash, Flash, Flash...
OK, I love lights and all, even have LEDs mounted on the underbelly of the trailer, but the little flashing green LED light on the Carbon Monoxide Alarm mounted on the bedroom wall is driving me bonkers at night...
I'm one of those light sleepers - sounds - light, etc wake me up, or keep me up...
Airstream installed a First Alert model CO350MRVA, which is supposed to me an RV version.
Manual states "The green light flshes at appoximatly 60 second intervals to indicate the alarm is operating..."
I've covered the LED with a sticker, but it still shines thru... I'm assuming the sticker adhesive will not outgass and affect the sensor portion of the alarm...
So, does anyone have any other solutions? Can I replace this model with a non-RV residential model?
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10-15-2007, 11:33 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,786
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They ALL Flash!
It's irritating, but they all flash. I live with mine - but I covered the vent with one of those foil insulators so I could sleep in on weekends.
Could you hang something like that in front of the monitor?
I just had a stupid idea... Get some heavy duty aluminum foil, shape it to hang over the top of the monitor and come down in front of the light - with some room for air to circulate. That could block the light IF you make sure it doesn't just reflect it into a disco light.
Paula Ford
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10-16-2007, 12:26 AM
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More than one rivet loose

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Los Alamos
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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I stopped noticing a looooog time ago. You will get use to it. I do notice if they don't flash though.
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Sarah, Snowball 
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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10-16-2007, 12:39 AM
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Rivet Master 
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West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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I placed my trash can in front of it at night.
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10-16-2007, 01:44 AM
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Rivet Master 

1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
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The IntelliWizard monitor is in our bathroom. In daylght the little green blinking light is so soft I have to put my face up to it to see if it is working. BUT at night the bathroom looks like Las Vegas! We are dealng with it.
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FreshAir #12407
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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10-16-2007, 03:33 AM
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Remember, Safety Third

1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,719
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Two Words: Silly putty.
Jim
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10-16-2007, 05:12 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Safari FB SE
LONDON
, ON
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 272
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A tiny piece of duct tape about 1/4" in diameter covers the light on mine.
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10-16-2007, 07:39 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 27' International CCD FB
Everett
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 378
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I thought I was NUTS...I would stay up at night looking at the little green flash! Now I find others have the same problem!! All I can add is that after a few nights of no sleep...you get use to it.
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10-16-2007, 08:09 AM
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Rivet Master 
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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A stiff shot of ur favorite vodka/beer before bed cures all..
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10-16-2007, 08:18 AM
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Just an old timer...

2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir
The IntelliWizard monitor is in our bathroom. In daylght the little green blinking light is so soft I have to put my face up to it to see if it is working. BUT at night the bathroom looks like Las Vegas! We are dealng with it.
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I take it you'll be installing slot machines and a show room stage in your bathroom? 
Show us the layout when you're done, PLEASE!!!!  
Roger
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AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-16-2007, 09:09 AM
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Formerly FreshAir44
2008 23' Safari SE
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 42
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Do not cover that light!
We learned the hard way about the importance of that green flashing light. This past weekend when we were using the trailer, we were awoke at 3am by a piercing alarm beep that sounded like a smoke detector alarm. Needless to say in our extreme sleep, we didn't know what was going on.
Long story short, we ended up pulling out all of our manuals and reading up on everything that had an alarm. What we found out was that our Protector alarm for the LP Heater had turned from flashing green to solid yellow indicating a "malfunction". When we found its little manual, it indicated that you have to press the Test button "once a week" in order to ensure proper function of the alarm. Once we followed these directions, the green light came back on and the alarm stopped.
I guess we will need to add doing this Test to our list of To Do's before we start any trips in the trailer!
Kathy
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10-16-2007, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' International FB
1964 19' Globetrotter
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 608
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FOILED
We learned the hard way about the importance of that green flashing light. This past weekend when we were using the trailer, we were awoke at 3am by a piercing alarm beep that sounded like a smoke detector alarm. Needless to say in our extreme sleep, we didn't know what was going on.
Long story short, we ended up pulling out all of our manuals and reading up on everything that had an alarm. What we found out was that our Protector alarm for the LP Heater had turned from flashing green to solid yellow indicating a "malfunction". When we found its little manual, it indicated that you have to press the Test button "once a week" in order to ensure proper function of the alarm. Once we followed these directions, the green light came back on and the alarm stopped.
I guess we will need to add doing this Test to our list of To Do's before we start any trips in the trailer!
Kathy
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Just to clarify, I assume you mean yhe LP gas detector is what went off in your rig that night, the one that stays near the bottom of the floor for LP gas (heavier than air)...
My issue is the the CO2 detector, mounted on the bedroom wall (of the shower stall), facing the front of the trailer, thereby flashing the bed directly...
I like the cure with alcohol, but for sure I'd get so loaded that I won't hear any alarm go off in an emergency!!
The silly putty or foil solution seems to be viable. Just need to make sure that the silly putty does not outgas at high temp (i.e. storage) and affect / clog the sensor.
I'll play around and see if I can get something worked out. Thanks for the suggestions.
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10-16-2007, 03:23 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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Marks a Lot on tip of LED.
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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10-16-2007, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
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West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Clark
Marks a Lot on tip of LED.
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Simple yet effective.
This reminds me of the story of the NASA quest for an ink pen that would work in zero gravity. They allegedly spent a huge amount of money in development - USSR used a pencil. I have not checked the story on Snopes....
Dave
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