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Old 11-18-2022, 12:32 PM
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If you decide to put a fire pit or grill in an enclosed area (even a screened one) then spend a few dollars to buy a CO alarm with a digital display of the measurement. Just like the one you should have inside your home. It may read zero for a long time. The one day something with the combustion goes bad, it will alert to save your life. Also keep them away from walls and screens. I've seen lots of melted vinyl siding from grills as far as 3ft away.
Not sure putting a co alarm outdoors will really do much. The lanais are open (screened) on three sides aren't they?