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Question about using the Koolatron Kargo Kooler 12V Thermoelectric Cooler 33 Qt while my car is parked.

Answer: We suggest that you add a Koolatron 12V Battery Saver for Vehicles, F70110.

When plugged into your car or truck 12 volt outlet cigarette lighter accessory plug, the Koolatron 12V Battery Saver F70110 senses when your vehicle voltage drops below 11 volts. The battery saver then shuts off the current to all accessories plugged in, preventing further drainage. It reconnects automatically when you start your vehicle. You'll never have to worry about your car starting again with the 12 V Battery Saver. Use with all Koolatron coolers so your car will start if you forget to disconnect the 12V plug.

• Works with any vehicle with a cigarette lighter
• Senses when vehicle voltage drops below 11 volts
• Reconnects automatically
• Model F70110
• 1 Year warranty by Koolatron 

Thanks for your question.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about which Safe-T-Alert CO alarm replaces the CCI 3400.0

Answer: The replacement units for the CCI Controls 3400.094 carbon monoxide alarms for RV's are the Safe-T-Alert SURFACE MT 12V RV/CO Alarm BROWN, 65-541 or the Safe-T-Alert 65-541 SURFACE MT 12V RV CO Alarm WHITE.

These are both surface mount units.The update to 65 has to do with the 5 year warranty from date of sale. All units should be replace every 5 years.

Safe-T-Alert 12V CO Monitor & Alarm 65-541 RV formerly the 60-541 Features:

• Fully Operational When CO Alarm is Muted:   Mute does not override detection circuit, giving you full time protection as you ventilate your vehicle.
• Memory Scan. Retains CO level that activated the alarm . After ventilation, the memory saves the carbon monoxide level.
• Micro Current Technology. Saves precious battery power.
• Two Level Carbon Monoxide Alert: Caution Alarm (60 ppm) and Hazard Alarm (at or above 100 ppm).
• Maintenance free sensor.
• Loud 85 dB Alarm.
• Test/Reset Button. Used to temporarily silence alarm during ventilation. Tests all detector functions and activates Memory Scan.
• Hard Wires to 12 Volt Power
• UL Listed to UL 2034-2005 for Recreational Vehicles and Unconditioned Areas, including March 8, 2007 revisions. Meets RV standard ANSI A119.2 as required by the RVIA.
• UL tested for vibration, cooking fumes, shock, humidity, salt water spray, corrosion and temperature extremes.
• Warranty: Note: The Date Stamped on each Detector is the Date of Manufacture. Each unit has a 10 year shelf life. The Warranty is 1 year and begins from the date of resale. Sensor life is 5 years.  End of Life Date: 5 years from Date of Purchase. The 65- designation is for this newer unit per new regulations. Replace units after 5 years.Contact MTI directly for warranty related questions.
• Replace if sensor or unit is faulty.
• Please mark date of installation on unit and replace no more than 5 years from that date. Shelf life: 10 years according to the manufacturer.
• Made in USA (Illinois)

RV Operating Specifications

• UL tested for vibration, cooking fumes, shock, humidity, salt water spray, corrosion and temperature extremes.
• Power 12 VDC, operational range 8-16 volts.
• 60 milliamp current draw.
• Operational Temperature Range: -40° F to +150° F (-40° C to +65° C).
• Case Dimensions: Surface Mount 60-541 5.5"W x 3"H x 1.3"D: Attaches to Wall with Screws.
• Screw Holes: Centered, approx. 5 1/4" apart.
• Weight: 60-541 = 0.43 lb. 

Thank you for your question. We appreciate your help in adding this blog.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about approved carbon monoxide alarms for use in California.

Answer: Yes, we do sell several approved carbon monoxide alarms. Unless you are ordering a large quantity of units, we ship within 3 business days using either the postal service or UPS.  The Fire Marshall list expires in July 2012.

Costar Models:

• Costar 12-24SIR. This carbon monoxide Alarm wires directly to home security systems,
• Costar 9RV Carbon Monoxide Alarm 9volt battery operated. Single Station. Approved for both home and RV usage. Cannot be mounted on the wall without a battery in place.
• Costar QG100, also known as the Guardian This model is discontinued. There may be stock available.
• COSTAR 12RV-DB Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This is a 12 volt unit made for use in RV's.

Kidde and Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarms:

• Kidde COSM-B Battery Operated Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Kidde KN-COSM-B
• Kidde Nighthawk KN-COB-DP-LS Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm 120Vw/Battery Backup This is a 120VAC carbon monoxide alarm with 9 volt battery back-up.Tamper resist feature unit goes into constant alarm mode if it has been unplugged or has come loose from the outlet.7-Year end of life warning alerts user to replace CO alarm after 7-years of operation (40% longer than other CO alarms).
• Kidde Nighthawk KN-COPP-3 Kidde Nighthawk Model KN-COPP-3 is a single station Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Alarm 120V AC Plug with 9 Volt Battery Back-up. Multiple mounting options: Wall, Outlet or Table.Displays CO level 30-999 PPM provides continuous monitoring of CO levels.

If there are other approved Kidde units you would like pricing on, please let us know. We are able to discount larger quantities of these products. Most come in case of 12 or 24 units. Remember you need to install at least one carbon monoxide alarm on each level of your home and one CO alarm in every bedroom where the door is shut at night. Do remember that if you have gas burning appliances like ranges, stoves and furnaces that you also should add gas alarms for propane or natural gas to protect against explosions and fires.

Thank you for bringing this new law to our attention.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about the CoStar 12M-DB 12VDC Marine CO Alarm, 9V Backup

Answer:

The advantage of the Costar 12M-DB is that it has a 9volt battery back-up. This unit comes only in one color, white, and is round and surface mounted.Designed for installation in marine vessels , this dual source input marine carbon monoxide alarm by Quantum Group allows for connection both to the 12 volt house battery and to the 12 V engine battery. This Marine UL listed co monitor is designed so that power is drawn from the 12V battery with the highest voltage. The replaceable 9 volt alkaline battery is a back-up when both 12 volt batteries are disconnected. Replace the 9 volt battery every 12 months minimum. This carbon monoxide detector features a solid state infrared carbon monoxide gas sensor . No relay contacts: not for security systems. This unit is 5 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches thick. The 5 year limited warranty begins on the date of sale.

Thank you for your question. I hope this helps you to choose the best unit for your needs.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about the Safety Siren Propane and Natural Gas Alarm

Answer: In your situation, you need a minimum of two carbon monoxide alarms, one inside your bedroom and one in the living area at the other end. You need 3 propane gas alarms. Each one of your gas appliances needs a combustible gas alarm installed near to it. This means inside the closets where the furnace and the water heater reside. We understand from a park home model reseller that at least the newer models do have outlets near the appliances and near the floor.

Our suggestion is that you install two of the RV carbon monoxide units, the CoStar 9V Battery UL Home and RV Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This is because these units can handle both high humidity and high temperatures without sensors being destroyed. Operating Environment:-40 degrees F to +151 degrees F 15% to 95% RH. Since they are battery powered, you don't have to worry about plugging them into those very scarce outlets. Just change the battery out once a year.

As far as the propane alarms are concerned, we recommend that you use direct plug in units only if you have outlets close to the appliance and low to the floor. Propane is heavier than air so it sinks and pools around the bottom of an appliance. Otherwise, we recommend that you install the Safe-T-Alert Propane Natural Gas Alarm, 120V because it has a 65 inch cord that allows proper placement probably 99% of the time. This unit has micro current technology which means it uses only 3.8 watts of energy, which is about US $3.00 per year to operate. Since propane gas is heavier than air, mount this gas alarm within 4 to 20 inches of the floor. For methane or natural gas which is lighter than room air, mount the detector within 6 inches from the ceiling or on the ceiling at least 12 inches from a wall.

Thank you for your question. Remember that carbon monoxide is a by product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels like propane, natural gas, wood, etc. Raw propane or natural gas detectors won't detect carbon monoxide nor will carbon monoxide sensors detect raw leaking gas. We do sell a combination plug in unit as well. Proper placement for carbon monoxide detector alarms is different from combustible gas alarms.  For example, gas-burning appliances may emit it a small amount of carbon monoxide when starting up. So this carbon monoxide alarm should be placed 15 feet or more from heating or cooking appliances and never hear a very humid room such as a bathroom.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about the Fridge Guard Appliance Child Lock, CLEAR, the Fridge Guard Appliance Child Lock, WHITE and the Double Door Fridge Guard, Child Safety Strap, Black

Answer: We sell three products. The first two are identical except one is clear and the other is white. These are the Fridge Guard appliance locks to keep kids out of refrigerators. The only other option to consider is a chain with combination lock that wraps around the entire unit. For the chest type freezer, I have no suggestions.

Here is the Fridge Guard information. This works on single door units. Parent Units' Fridge Guard Appliance Child Lock is a clear or white plastic refrigerator safety latch closure that uses high-bonding adhesive that will not mar refrigerator surface. This removable refrigerator lock or freezer door lock uses latch and hook to secure doors from young children. This child safety product is made in the USA. This sturdy child safety lock also protects against dumps, spills, or doors left ajar.
 
    * Easily Installed: Apply latch to side or top for double doors and freezers. Remove red liner from hook. Apply to door with hook facing forward. Install latch in desired location. Press firmly for 20 seconds. Allow adhesive to set overnight.
    * Easily Used: To open refrigerator, press inward on door handle and release flexible latch over hook. Latch resets automatically when door closes.
    * Easily Removed: Gently pry off hook and latch. Use olive oil to remove any adhesive residue.
    * Clear or White.
    * Note: Use as freezer door lock or refrigerator lock to keep younger children safter. For unused refrigerators or freezers, install latches to extend one inch beyond the hooks. Insert up to a 1-inch block of foam or plastic for ventilation through door opening. Refrigerators or freezers with ventilation are less likely to have mold or mildew problems.
    * Remember: No protective device takes the place of adult supervision.

Parent Units' Double Door Fridge Guard  is a black buckle style lock for double door refrigerators or on the refrigerator doors of trio style refrigerators. This child safety device is easily installed and easily removed by adults. If you have an unused double door refrigerator or one in the garage or basement where you store alcoholic beverages, use this safety device to make sure children stay out. The durable rubber strip combines with a patented buckle to securely lock fridge doors.  This stops your children safer from dangerous items or from leaving doors open causing food disasters.

Parent Units' Double Door Fridge Guard :

    * Simple to install
    * Easy buckle lock/unlock for adults to use
    * Keeps double door fridges off limits to little ones.
    * For use on standard kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
    * All childproofing works better when children are not present. We advise you install home and child safety devices when children are asleep for the night.
    *Warning: Always rely on supervision as your best defense against accidents and injuries. Prevention is paramount. True this product is a highly reliable backup, but no product can be 100% fail safe. Proper Installation required. Use a licensed contractor for best performance.

Below are the product performancy warranties for both units:
Product Performance Warranty: This product must be used with supervision. Due to uncertainty of forces generated and numerous variables involved in a jarring event, no warranty can be properly applied to the performance of the product. Parent Units' only responsibility shall be to replace any product proven to be defective in material and workmanship prior to installation of the product. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use or misuse, or the inability to use the product installation, whether by the user or third party, constitutes acceptance of these conditions by the user.  

Thank you for your question. I only remember once that one of my sons opened the freezer door and actually turned off the freezer. I did a lot of cooking the next day and threw out a lot of once frozen products.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about the Breakout Safety Tool Super Value BK-350

Answer: The BreakOut escape tools come in several models. All are black. Some have LED lights. All can easily slip over your sun visor for easy access in the event of an auto accident or, in the case of the LED units, when you need a map or emergency light. Regardless of the model, each units has two seat belt cutter blades and a two headed unit for glass breaking.

Only the BreakOut, some models, has an LED light.  The LifeHammer should be permanently mounted in your vehicle within easy reach of the driver and front seat passenger. It is similar to the BreakOut tool as breaking the window requires the user to strike the window with some force using one of the two breaker heads. The Res-Q-Me goes where you go as it fits on your keychain. The Res-Q-Me has a spring loaded head with a force of 12 lbs or less to break out a window.. The BreakOut can be clipped onto either or both of the sun visors on a car, truck or RV.

The BreakOut is Made in USA, the Res-Q-Me is Made in USA and the LifeHammer is Made in the Netherlands.

BreakOut Models Include:

• Breakout Safety Tool Standard BK-101 which has 2 stainless steel blades for cutting seat belts, 2 stainless steel breaker points for emergency entry or exit, sun visor clips for fast and easy acquisition and has a totally ambidextrous internal finger grasp for maximum impact.
• Breakout Safety Tool Standard BK-202. This unit also has two rare earth magnets so it can be attached to metal rather than just over a visor.
• Breakout Safety Tool Standard BK-303 All the features except the magnets plus 1 LED light.
• Breakout Safety Tool Super Value BK-350 which has the two magnets plus 1 LED light.
• Breakout Safety Tool Standard BK-404 No Magnets, Has 3 LED lights.
• Breakout Safety Tool Deluxe BK-505 2 Magnets, 3 LEDs

So all are black, can slide over the sun visor, have two stainless steel cutting blades for seat belts, two stainless steel breaker points for entry or exit and a hand grip that works for right or left handed persons.

We recommend the units with magnets and LED's for those who do more rural travel where lights may be needed to change a tire, etc.

These units also can be personalized for giveaways with quantity pricing available.

Thanks you for your question.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about the K9 Heat Alarm.

Answer: My first sale for this product was for a motorhome owner just like you. He had been looking for a unit that would sound the horn if the temperature rose inside.

Although more typically sold to protect police dogs, this heat alarm made in the USA also works to protect pets or other animals from heat stroke or cold temperatures. This is a 12Volt system and includes the window drop module. Other options include a beeper/pager, dual window drop module (Included with this unit), light bar and/or fan system.

The fan system has 8 blades. Note: Install grills on rear vehicle windows to prevent pets from exiting an unattended vehicle. Use this car ventilation fan with or without the window drop feature. Mount fan carefully to avoid interfering with the window drop and to avoid causing a hazard to the dog.

Ventilation Fan Specifications: Construction: Black high impact plastic. Physical size” 13 7/8 inches in diameter and 2.75 inches thick. Typical Airflow: 675-800 CFM, dependent upon grill type used. Power: 12V fused, 10 Amps. Note: Professional installation may be required. Fans can be mounted on the inside or outside of the window grill guard. Fan motors vary in shape. Grill may need some minor cutting to allow for motor on inside mount. Fan tap is mounted to a battery hot fuse. One year limited manufacturer's warranty.

In order to make sure you get the best installation information, we will need the vehicle make, model and year

The K9 Heat Alarm unit uses temperature sensors along with a microprocessor control system that blows the vehicle horn when an alarm condition is detected. Optional pager has about a one mile range. Backlit alphanumeric display. Microprocessor monitors both temperature sensors and the vehicle's battery. Software based features allow for future upgrades.

Optional Remote Pager and Beeper Module (SM-HA-RBM-D) for K9 Car Alarm: Two part sophisticated paging system includes trigger, timing circuitry and matching receiver (the "beeper"). Alerts when K9 Heat Alarm is activated by high temperatures or low temperatures. Transmitter: maximum output power of 4 watts as allowed by the FCC. Efficient low-loss sensitive pager/receiver senses transmitted signal up to one mile away. Actual range may vary depending upon environment, installation and/or antenna used. Receiver can be programmed to receive page signals from 3 separate vehicles

K9 Car Alarm Features:

• Temperature monitoring system for use in a canine vehicle.
• Horn Activation Module. Pulsed outputs for the Ace K9 is a distinctive S.O.S. horn honk that makes the vehicle horn sound like no other.
• Dual Remote Temperature Sensors with extended 15' cables. Place each sensor where you choose. Most Accurate K9 Car Alarm Temperature Sensors on the market with accuracy better than 0.5° F
• Dual real-time resolution 0.1° F
• Full Alphanumeric LCD Display.
• Comprehensive status reports with easy setup.
• Modular Design allows addition of options such as beeper, pager, dual window drop module, light bar and/or fan system.
• Non-volatile Memory for temperature alarm setting. Temperature alarm setting is permanent until user reprograms.
• Monitors and Displays Vehicle Battery Voltage. Alarm sounds before battery or alternator failure.
• Complete Self-diagnostics of both control head and temperature sensors. Warns if problem with one temperature sensor and sets off alarm if both sensors fail.
• Software Upgrades. Allows for new features and easy customization for your unique requirements.
• All outputs are open collector negative signal with internal over current protection of 300 mA.
• Keypad enables easy access and control of all features. Keypad Size: 4 3/8" W X 3 3/4" H x 1 1/2" D.
• Warranty: Two Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
• Outputs provided for options : Remote Siren Beeper Pager Module, Light Bar and Fan System.

We hope this unit will meet your needs.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about the EVA-DRY Dehumidifier Desiccant Silica Gel E-333 and EVA-DRY Mini Dehumidifier EDV500

Answer: The E-333 is designed for up to a 333 cubic foot area which is an area about 6.5 ft by 7 ft by 7 ft. The higher capacity EDV 500 is for up to 500 cubic feet or about 8 ft. x 8 ft. x 7 ft. The advantages over the calcium chloride products are many.

EVA-DRY Dessicant Dehumidifier Features:

1. Renewable: When beads turn pink, plug into a power outlet. After a few hours, the indicator turns blue and the unit is ready to absorb moisture once more
2. Eco-Friendly: Use for up to 10 years,
3. Non-Toxic, Colorless and Odorless
4. Non-Corrosive
5. Child and Pet Safe
6. Spill-Proof: no chance for a mess
7. Will not damage clothes and valuables
8. Uses Silica Gel Crystals
9. Enclosed unit
10. Recharges in less than a day.
11. E-333 about 20-30 days before needs renewing via electrical outlet; E-500 last up to 30-60 days before needing renewing

Use several units and keep closet doors open if you plan to use this in an RV when 120VAC is not available. If you want, just leave units plugged in and when you use your RV, the units will automatically warm to release the water vapor in a few hours. Unplug and place in closets or drawers until you store the unit again.

We also sell the nearly silent EVA Dry electric dehumidifiers which are especially popular in humid areas of the country. There are two sizes, the EDV1100 and the EDV2200, the mid-size electric dehumidifier model. These both use a thermo-electric Peltier module, not a compressor. The 1100 and 2200 refer to the square feet of effectiveness in an open area.

Thank you for your questions.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about the Res-Q-Me Escape Tool.

Answer: Both the Life Hammer and the Res-Q-Me can be personalized to be sold to support a school, fire department, etc. or as a give-away to employees, customers, etc. The cost is related to number of color of inks used, how quickly they are needed and whether the color you choose is in stock. The minimum for personalizing or imprinting is 100 units. At this time, April 2010, the set-up fee is $75 to $125 and the rush fee is $100 for 48 hour service just for the imprinting. What we need is a high resolution logo and/or high resolution printing. Figure on a minimum of $1.25 extra per unit at this time (April 2010) with ground shipping for one color in minimums of 100 units. Typical lead time for imprinting is 21 days to 14 days plus shipping time (4 t0 5 business days.)

For larger quantities, we do have quantity pricing available. On the Res-Q-Me, both the clip and the unit itself can have lettering or logo's imprinted. Due to the small size of the unit, larger more complicated logos might not work well. Both products have seat belt cutters and glass break devices for escape from cars, trucks, etc.

The Life Hammer has more room for imprinting due to its larger size. Currently, the colors available in the Res-Q-Me are bright orange, pink with part of each sale going to fight breast cancer, red, blue, black and yellow. The Life Hammer is now available in original bright orange, pink (part of each sale going to breast cancer research) and black.

Thank you very much for your question and your order!

Sincerely, Barbara