In order for a CO alarm to activate, the sensor must detect a given level (300ppm) of CO within 3 minutes to meet with European standards and 400ppm at between 4 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 2-3 minutes to activate the alarm.
The Detectagas kit is self contained and does not require any additional equipment.
