Published:
4 October 2010
Category:
Q&A
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, regarding CO detectors and the wiring of them to the 17th Edition, is answered by the ECA:
Question: BS7671: 2008 Chapter 56 includes CO detection as a safety service. What would be the recommended wiring for a single unit having an internal battery back up? Could this be wired from lighting circuit supply?
Answer: We recommend wiring from the local lighting circuit, with an integral battery backup.
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