In order for a CO alarm to activate, the sensor must detect a given level (300ppm) of CO within three minutes to meet with European standards and 400ppm at between four and 15 minutes for UL standards.
It is necessary to maintain the level of test gas at the sensor for up to three minutes.
The Detectagas test kit includes a patented surround and seal system which is placed around the detector to facilitate the test.
Simply spraying a test gas at the detector will not provide a true test.
The Detectagas test method is unique and subject to four patents and design registration.
The test typically takes two-three minutes to activate the alarm.
The Detectagas kit is self contained and does not require any additional equipment.
