Carbon Monoxide Detector 10 Yr Life - Kidde 5CO

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Product Overview

This CO detector will protect you and your family from dangerous carbon monoxide gas. The Kidde 5CO carbon monoxide alarm features a 10 year sensor life and is supplied with 2 x Duracell AA alkaline batteries to power the unit. The 5CO continuously monitors the CO levels detected within a room. These units can be wall mounted or free standing, and feature a 7 year manufacturer's warranty.

  • Required in rooms where an open fire or gas appliance is present
  • Product Life: 10 years
  • Battery: 2 x Duracell AA batteries included
  • Warranty: 7 year warranty
  • Free-standing or wall mounted (plate and fixings supplied)
  • Power and alarm status LED indicators
  • Test/Reset button
  • Sounds a loud 85db piercing alarm when CO is detected
  • Alarms from 50ppm
  • End of life warning signal alerts you when the alarm needs replacing
  • Warning "chirp" and LED signal when batteries are low
  • Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2018 (for domestic use)
  • UKCA and CE Marked
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 73 x 127 x 39mm
  • This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Welsh legislation

Please note: the packaging may state "excludes batteries" but this is regarding the warranty period; the 5CO is supplied with the recommended batteries.

Technical Data
Product Code KE5CO
Alternative Product Codes 5COLSB, 5COC, 900-0233, K5CO
Brand Kidde
Battery Type

2 x AA Batteries

Dimensions (HxWxD)

73 x 127 x 39mm

Display

LED Indicators

Operating Temperature

-10°C to 40°C

Relative Humidity

Up to 90% (non-condensing)

Sensitivity

50ppm (parts per million) CO gas

Sound Output

85dB

Warranty

7 Years

Weight 0.25kg
Product Datasheets
FAQs (1)
Q. Are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required by Law?
A.

In short: yes, but there isn't just one, single rule to follow.

Legislative requirements for carbon monoxide alarms vary by which country of the UK your house is in and whether it is rented or owner-occupied. Most legislation requires at least one carbon monoxide alarm is fitted near new or replacement fuel-burning appliances (e.g. boiler, oven, fire place), specifically either 'tamper-proof' / 'sealed for life' alarms such as those using lithium batteries, or alternatively mains-powered models which are directly wired into mains supply as opposed to plug-in types. Some countries have exceptions for fuel-burning appliances used solely for cooking. Rented properties mostly require a CO alarm immediately even if no appliances are being installed or replaced.

Please see our page on carbon monoxide alarm legislation for more specific guidance, links to relevant legislation & government guidance, and links to carbon monoxide alarms suitable for each. Alternatively, please view our full range of carbon monoxide alarms if you already know what type you need.

Key Product Features

LED indicators show power and alarm status

Includes screws and plugs suitable for wall mounting

Loud 85dB alarm alerts occupants to the presence of deadly gas

2 x AA alkaline batteries power the alarm for at least 1 year

What's Included?

Every Kidde KE5CO is supplied with the following components.

  • 1 x Kidde K5CO carbon monoxide alarm
  • 2 x AA batteries
  • 1 x Screw fixing set (screws & rawl plugs)
  • 1 x Instruction manual

Pricing & Availability

Model Stock 1+ units 50+ units
Product Code: KE5CO Stock Level:
More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: 23rd Dec
1+ units

£10.98 inc VAT

£9.15 ex VAT

50+ units

£10.79 inc VAT

£8.99 ex VAT

Delivery Options

The following delivery options are available on this product.

Standard Delivery

£3.19 inc VAT - Orders will be delivered in 3-4 working days with Evri

Express Delivery

£6.19 inc VAT - Orders will be delivered in 1-2 working days with Evri

Excellent Warranty

This product is supplied with a 7 year manufacturers warranty as standard

Customer Reviews

173 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5

Reviews by real customers

All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: R C

good delivery. Works OK

Published on: 30th September 2024

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: E B

Great product The products are excellent at a reasonable price.

Published on: 20th June 2024

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: I M

Delivered quickly & reasonable price

Published on: 6th January 2024

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Many people are unaware of the devastating effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide has no colour, smell or taste and cannot be detected by the human senses. It is extremely dangerous, binding itself to the haemoglobin in red blood cells and preventing them from transporting oxygen around the body.

60

Estimated Number of Deaths Every Year

According to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics, throughout England and Wales, there are an average of over 60 deaths every year due to accidental exposure to carbon monoxide - up to 45% of which occur in the home.

Source: ONS, User Requested Data, Refs 006780, 007476 & 009122

4000

People Treated for CO Poisoning Every Year

Figures from the Department of Health and Social Care show that there are around 4000 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning treated in A&E Departments across England each year - even mild cases can exacerbate existing conditions such as respiratory illnesses, leading to fatalities.

Source: Department for Health and Social Care

200

Number of People Hospitalised Every Year

According to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, around 200 per year are hospitalised in England and Wales as a result of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Source: Department for Health and Social Care

10%

Percentage of UK Households with a CO Alarm

A study of more than 27,000 properties by the Liverpool John Moores University, supported by the Merseyside and West Midlands Fire Services, found that less than 10% of homes have a single carbon monoxide alarm to protect occupants from this deadly gas.

Source: Liverpool John Moores University

Share Your CO Story

We share real-life stories of our customers to help raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Hearing about a near miss can sometimes prompt you to think about your own situation and may highlight a risk within your own home.

If you share your CO story with us, and it is posted on our website, we will give you a free carbon monoxide alarm. Help us spread the word and save lives.

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