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- Carbon monoxide detector with digital readout (battery powered) Kidde KN-COPP-B *Est. $40
- Plug-in CO detector with battery backup Kidde KN-COPP-3 *Est. $45
- Basic carbon monoxide detector Kidde KN-COB-B *Est. $25
- Combination alarm with voice warning. Kidde KN-COSM-IB *Est. $45
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Carbon monoxide detector with digital readout (battery powered)
- Battery powered
- Can be mounted on a wall
- Digital readout
- Peak-level memory
- Requires battery replacement
For reviews of the Kidde KN-COPP-B, we consulted Consumer Reports magazine -- which tests and compares numerous models -- and a top-five list on About.com. Numerous owners also weigh in at Amazon.com, along with a handful at PriceGrabber.
Experts say Kidde stands out for the accuracy, speed and durability of its carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The Kidde KN-COPP-B is battery operated, so it will keep working during a power outage (when many people use carbon-monoxide-generating fireplaces or heaters). Because safety experts say the best location for a CO detector is high up on a wall, the Kidde allows for flexible installation. This unit has an electrochemical sensor, continuous digital readout with a large backlit display, peak-level memory (which records the highest CO level), a low-battery indicator, a front-loading battery door and a five-year limited warranty. This CO detector is also sold as the 900-0146. Those who aren't diligent about replacing batteries should consider the plug-in Kidde KN-COPP-3 (*est. $45).
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
In its most recent report, Consumer Reports tests and rates numerous carbon monoxide detectors, including the KN-COPP-B.
Review: Buyers' Guide to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Editors of Consumer Reports, Feb. 2008
2. About.com
About.com's guide to first aid, Rod Brouhard, discusses how carbon monoxide monitors work and key features of several recommended models. The Kidde KN-COPP-B is mentioned. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Buying Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Rod Brouhard, Sept. 16, 2007
3. Amazon.com
More than 70 owners post reviews of the Kidde KN-COPP-B, giving it very high average ratings overall. A few report that the digital display gave out within a year.
Review: Kidde KN-COPP-B Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Contributors to Amazon.com
Only a couple of carbon monoxide detectors currently receive reviews here, but the Kidde 900-0146 (KN-COPP-B) is one of them. It receives perfect scores from a small number of reviewers.
Review: Kidde Digital Carbon Monoxide Detector, Battery Operated, Contributors to PriceGrabber.com
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Runners Up:
2 picks by top review sites.
Kidde KN-COSM-B Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm with Talking Alarm
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