About Steven Burman Expertise Any question related to CCTV, ACS, IDS, PIDS, and Systems Integration
Experience 20 years in the design and installation of security systems. 7 years experience in port and maritime security systems.
Publications Government Security News
Education/Credentials Various Factory Certifications
Past/Present Clients Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers (Port of Long Beach, Port of San Diego, Alabama State Docks), Disney Studios, McDonnell Douglas, Various Celebrities
Question Could a dead battery set off a carbon monoxide detector even though it is also plugged into a wall? Should we be worried if after we replaced the battery, the alarm stopped going off?
Answer Vicki,
Yes, the back-up battery going low will cause a "trouble" beep to come from the detector even though it still has household current, and the beeping will stop when the battery is replaced. There should be a "test" button on the detector, just push that to ensure the detector is functioning properly.
You should test the detector at least once a month (smoke detectors as well).
