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Prevent CO Exposure!
Prevent CO Exposure!
Designed for aviation
Professional-Grade CO Detection: Equipped with advanced electrochemical sensor and proprietary embedded software, this portable carbon monoxide sensor (INS-CO-01) delivers accurate, reliable readings of CO concentrations in parts per million (ppm).
Dual Alerts for Safety: With built-in pre-set alarm thresholds, this portable CO detector triggers bright LED indicators and loud 80–85 dB alerts starting at 35 ppm, with a ceiling limit alarm at 200 ppm to warn of dangerous carbon monoxide levels.
Durable and Compact Build: Designed for demanding environments, this handheld carbon monoxide detector features a shock-resistant, water-resistant and IP67-rated housing that helps protect the device from moisture and impact during field use.
Hands-Free Operation: Lightweight and compact, this carbon monoxide monitor includes a rugged steel clip and lanyard loop that allow for hands-free attachment to your gear — ideal for home inspectors, firefighters, EMTs, and other professionals.
Long Battery Life: Built for long-term use with minimal maintenance, this portable CO monitor offers up to two years of battery life. The CO alarm features an intuitive interface with a large, clear LCD that displays CO readings from 1 to 1,999 ppm.
Nameless –
Perfect for home or traveling
This little c/o detector is fantastic! I have one in my house & I put one in my car to make sure it’s safe & bring it with me on vacation for the hotel room. Works on low levels which is so important.
Seeking Peace –
This is an excellent product. I frequently use a propane cook stove …
This is an excellent product. I frequently use a propane cook stove in a small area and I need to monitor the CO. This is an actual measuring device as well as an alarm. I have tried to use home CO alarms and the were not useful, even the ones that have some digital readout. I paid over $100 for another brand of CO sensor that was highly recommended for pilots of small aircraft. It worked, but it didn’t show readings until an alarm level was reached. This Sensorcon unit starts reading at 1 ppm. Listed as accurate to +/- 2ppm, I have no reason to doubt that.I don’t have equipment to test this thing for accuracy but after several years of very frequent use, I am convinced that it works reliably and is likely far more accurate that my use requires.I was not aware that a freshly opened can of coffee grounds contains a high level of carbon monoxide. I open a can of coffee in the vicinity of my unit and its alarm started beeping. I didn’t know what the cause was, but eventually I put it near the coffee and the reading went above the upper limit of the device. It seemed to damage the unit. I could not get it to work again, but the next morning it seemed to be functioning normally again. Keep it away from car exhausts especially when the car is cold and just being started, and keep it away from freshly open coffee grounds and you will be very happy with this CO sensor.
Amazon Customer –
Very Arcuate
Good product. Used in a canvas tent and for every day use. Tested it by breathing on it and it almost instantly gives u a reading so then I tested it by putting it by the exhaust of my motorcycle and it went through the roof. Very accurate. A few days later I used it when using a wood stove in a canvas tent and it gave a warning during the night when the draft changed and smoke was coming into the tent, super helpful. I typically hang it up in the tent but if I had it laying beside me I wouldn’t be too worried about accidentally shutting it off because of the power off countdown safety feature. Rule of thumb though, never fully depend on one of these detectors because you could very well sleep through it if you are a heavy sleeper. It’s best to not have a fire on through the night but if you do, this product would be a great add on to any outdoor pack.
Sunshine –
Sensorcon Inspector CO Monitor
I like this product. It seems to work easy enough and be decent. However, there are less expensive CO monitors that do the same job just as well. For the Expense of the item, I would likely buy another item next time.
J M –
Use in Airplane and Battery Life
I use this in my airplane and it works perfectly, turning it on/off every flight.With irregular use, and approx 400hours of on time, the battery lasted me about 2years and 8 months. Battery replacement is easy.1. Unscrew 4 Philips screws in the bag2. Pull apart the casing3. Replace with a CR123A 3V Lithium Battery
JC –
Don’t buy a cheap CO detector
I bought this to check for CO in our Ford Explorer. This is a sturdy detector and has a professional feel and look to it. It’s easy to use and carry around due to its compact size. Mine will read 0 most of the time and occasionally fluctuate to a 1 depending where im located. I wondered if it was truly reading anything, so I placed it near the exhaust of a running vehicle. Within a few seconds, it detected and displayed a reading of 5, and kept getting higher. I moved to fresh air, and it dropped back to 0. I’m impressed with the speed of the readings. Im hoping it’s as accurate as it claims. I will update this review when it’s time for its first calibration, or if I find something wrong in the meantime.
Damon Overboe –
Fast acting sensor, cheaper than $1mm of insurance
This is a fast acting sensor, necessary for confined areas that may rapidly increase in CO. Think about your car with an exhaust leak, an airplane cabin, and so on. For anyone living, working, sitting in a confined area where CO can rapidly accumulate and result in death, this is a must have and no brainer.The low level warning audible limit at 35ppm has tripped a few times in our small airplanes on descent. I’m able to hear that over my noise canceling headphones and the hum of the engine, although it does take a second to recognize what the alarm is. I haven’t heard the upper limit trip yet.I’m no expert on these; what I learned when researching this product is that the sensor in this and several other handheld devices are chemically based, and thus, need to be periodically calibrated and have the sensor replaced. Maybe future advancements will change the need for that in other devices. For now though, this satisfies my needs.I’ve seen complaints on here that this works out to effectively $0.25/day for protection. But how much is your life worth? And do you buy life insurance? $1mm term for someone in their 40s is a little over $1.00 per day. That does nothing to ensure you are living, it simply provides a payout if they lose the gamble and you die. They pay your survivors, not you. This device helps to make sure you don’t have to worry about that.The device can be recalibrated and have sensors replaced by the manufacturer. The cost of that, and whether that’s worth it to you or not, I can’t speak to that. But for myself, I’ll happily buy a new one of these every two years.