Guest David Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Any further thought on Lidl gas alarm. it appers to be either 12v dc mains connection or take off the mains and replace with 12v dc to cigar lighter. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat P Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 David We bought one yesterday. They can be wired direct to your 12v supply via a switch and fuse. Or 240v mains connection. Good value at £12.99! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neil whiting Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 hi, I bought one today and after reading the instructions i will be cutting the cable halfway and replacing with a plug type adaptor so i can interchange from 12v to mains ,so i can use it on what ever power i am running on.excellent value as the ones at the shows are much more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnS Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Following my earlier posting on the topic, I too have purchased one. It is recommended that to detect propane or butane gas the unit should be located between 15 and 30 cm from the floor whereas for methane (town/natural gas)- being lighter than air- it should be positioned between 15 and 30 cm from the ceiling. The unit is also claimed to respond to fumes from cleaning agents, paint lacquers, sprays, water vapour, steam from cooking, tobacco smoke and smoke from candles. Could possibly be some undesired operation - remedy, don't smoke in bed and snuff your candles before retiring! Could be the answer to the apocryphal stories about knock-out sprays being used . Seems a bargain anyway. John S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill h Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I know the thoughts on free gas rolling about the floor is important but I would assume that it would creep or drop out of any of the slightest bodywork gaps. Or are you thinking of potential robbers filtering gas through the keyhole. And does it really happen I wonder ?? bill h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks Guys, Have now bought one and will use Neil's idea for fitting. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mel B Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Bill H Don't assume that gas will go out through the floor of it's own accord except VERY slowly, we found out the hard way, especially if it's coming out of a gas pipe at pressure! Do a search for our posting called FIRE RISK WARNING and you’ll see what I mean. Does anyone know if Lidl is open on a Sunday? I didn't manage to get there today to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mel B Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 On a lighter note .. would certain emissions from husbands or dogs set them off? I have both and they can be rather prolific in the pongo department at times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Mel B. It depends where you live, some Lidl are open on Sundays. Check out there web site. Not sure of web address try on Jeeves. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Stoakes Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Mel B, www.lidl.co.uk David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mel B Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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