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Review on FIRST ALERT BRK CO5120BN: Reliable Hardwired Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector with Battery Backup in White by Dustin Ferguson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Difficult assembly due to large foam seal.

To be replaced every ten years according to the instructions. The old one is from April 2011 - so it's already started squeaking about a replacement. Industrial fair. But this unit is difficult to install because the bottom foam pad is too large all the way around (3/16 inch) and interferes with the locking mechanism. If you're fiddling with it on the kitchen table it can be handled, but if you're up a 10ft ladder. very difficult to align and repair. I ended up having to cut the gasket with an Olfa utility blade. No smart design!

Pros
  • Plastic
Cons
  • There are some nuances