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The Kidde Battery CO Detector keeps it simple: a CO alarm with battery power, so it works in an outage. It is a good match for peace of mind on outage nights, at 6.8/10 on its documented specs.
| Brand | Kidde |
|---|---|
| Category | Covers, cords & accessories |
| ASIN | B004Y6V6K4 |
Full listing title: Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, Battery Powered CO Alarm with LEDs, Test-Reset Button, Low Battery Indicator, Portable
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: peace of mind on outage nights.
Two CO alarms close to it on our rating, each with a dated price.
It runs on batteries, per the listing, so it keeps working while the power is out, which is exactly when the generator runs.
Put one on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to where the generator sits. Push its button once before storm season and listen for the beep.
What the Kidde Battery CO Detector listing names:
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Want smoke and CO in one unit? The Kidde AA Battery CO Detector (7.4/10) is a combined smoke and CO alarm.
Rather plug it in? The Kidde Plug-in CO Detector (6.8/10) plugs in, with a battery backup.
Our take
The best thing about the Kidde Battery CO Detector is battery power, so it works in an outage. No buyer reviews yet, so the Kidde Battery CO Detector has to win you over on paper. Our main reservation: one alarm is not a plan; you want one on every sleeping floor. We'd pick it if you run a generator anywhere near the house; otherwise, put it next to the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) first.
Before you order the Kidde Battery CO Detector, check where it will go: it runs on batteries, so it keeps working during the outage; place one near the door closest to the generator.
Find the full model number on your generator's label and compare it with the listing before you order.
One on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to the generator. Our CO safety and placement guide covers placement.
How the Kidde Battery CO Detector stacks up against the closest alternative, the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.).
| Criterion | Kidde Battery CO Detector | Kidde Portable CO Detector, 3rd Ed. |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
Both score 6.8/10. Compare the listings side by side to choose.
We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
Only if your generator manual confirms it. Check the outlet or plug type, the amperage, the list of supported models and any adapter the manual asks for; looking similar is no proof that it fits.
Its listing states battery power, so it works in an outage. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact generator is worth confirming first.
Your exact model: find the full model number on your generator's label and compare it with the listing before you order. Where it goes: one on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to the generator. Our CO safety and placement guide covers placement.
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