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🚨 FIRST ALERT Carbon Monoxide Alarm: BRK CO250 with Battery Operated Detector & Two Silence Features - Top Safety Solution Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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2.7
🧯 Fire Safety, 🔒 Safety & Security

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Description of 🚨 FIRST ALERT Carbon Monoxide Alarm: BRK CO250 with Battery Operated Detector & Two Silence Features - Top Safety Solution

HIGHEST QUALITY, most accurate electrochemical co sensor technology. CONVENIENT, end of life chirping signal. HELPFUL, 2 silence features that silence both alarm and low-battery chirp. FEATURES, 9-Volt Battery and all necessary mounting hardware. Faster turnarounds on job sites with the easy-to-install, most-trusted alarms in home safety. Electrochemical CO Sensor is the most accurate technology available. Two Silence Features Silence Low Battery Chirp For up to 8 Hours. End of Life Signal. Tamper Resistant Locking Pin Locks Alarm Cover to Prevent Removal of Battery. 9V Battery Included.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Needed as a replacement

I was confused at first as I wasn't sure if the date on the back is an expiry date or a manufacture date. After a quick call to a very helpful First Alert service representative I was assured that it was the date of manufacture. Very relevant date on it. And it's made by First Alert.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Crumpled

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Very Versatile - Different alerts for different issues

While I hope the alarm never goes off, I really like the fact that there are different alerts (sounds and lights) for different issues (low battery) , end of life, malfunction, CO). It was very easy to install. And the 10 year guarantee is great.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Quiet Good Enough for Security

This detector fits the mounting screw pattern of the replacement unit, eliminating the need to drill additional holes in the wall. Unfortunately, like most, this device is currently only available in 85dB, and there's a good chance it won't wake you up if you're sleeping in a different room. It protects your hearing, but it's not as loud as devices from the past. I don't know what you think. Taking the subway to and from work is probably at greater risk of hearing damage than random false…

Pros
  • Good Price
Cons
  • Big and Bulky

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Battery DOA: Fire Safety

I have carbon monoxide detectors. I installed and followed the instructions to test the device. Tested OK then followed by one beep per minute meaning the battery needs to be replaced. ? I took the battery out and put it back in but it was beeping at a rate of 1 per minute. Disappointed that I had to buy new batteries from the start.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great replacement for the carbon monoxide alarm in RVs.

I bought this to replace a carbon monoxide alarm on a van. I looked at the model I had and didn't want to pay more than $70 for it so I looked for alternatives and this model came up for sale on the van forums. It's smaller than what we had, but I like the smaller size better. It came with the battery already installed so I had to pull out the protective plastic strip and it worked right away. I hit the test button and everything seems to be working great. I will use it as a replacement from…

Pros
  • good stuff
Cons
  • mostly good but...

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not loud enough for fire safety

This detector matches the mounting screw pattern on the unit I am replacing and will help avoid drilling more holes in the wall. Unfortunately, like most currently on sale, this device is only 85dB and there's a good chance it won't wake you up if you're sleeping in a different room. It protects your hearing, but it's not as loud as devices from the past. I don't know what you think. Taking the subway to and from work is probably at greater risk of hearing damage than random false alarms. When…

Pros
  • Delivery was very quick
Cons
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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Missing instruction decals on alarm

We got this First Alert BRK carbon monoxide alarm simply because it's the same model that was already attached to our ceiling. We're grateful the same model still exists so we can reuse the same screw holes. However, we're very disappointed that the new alarm clock lacks a warning sticker to tell people what to do when the alarm goes off. This sticker should be on the side of the alarm clock. Also missing is the sticker that sits inside the alarm clock that lets people know what the different…

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Not the best