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raver82
I never heard of a Carbon monoxide alarm before until my sister came home with one yesterday. I was just wondering how it works? if Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and whatever else how can you get it in a house what does it come from? I'm clueless about it. I spent most of science class in school asleep.
Answer
Hello raver82:
CO is deadlier than natural gas; because it is odorless/colorless, people don't realize that it is present. It will cause death with as little as 30ppm within 30 minutes. CO is extremely hazardous to infants, the elderly and people with breathing disorders or who have difficulty breathing.
The detectors must be powered at all times in order to work properly. The mechanism is able to capture the CO molecules and if a high concentration (over 15 ppm) are detected, it will sound an alarm.
Symptoms of CO poisoning are grogginess, headache, fatigue, sleepiness, irritation of the nasal passages and lungs, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Some complain of experiencing the same effects of alcohol.
A CO detector is as important as the smoke detector. CO is a result of inefficient combustion of hydrocarbons; the largest source in a home is the family car(or truck). If you have a natural gas appliance (furnace, water heater or stove), it is a wise investment to have the CO detector. After the car, the other main source of CO is the gas stove. If you have a gas stove, it is critical that you have an exhaust hood or vent for the stove that exits outside the home.
Hello raver82:
CO is deadlier than natural gas; because it is odorless/colorless, people don't realize that it is present. It will cause death with as little as 30ppm within 30 minutes. CO is extremely hazardous to infants, the elderly and people with breathing disorders or who have difficulty breathing.
The detectors must be powered at all times in order to work properly. The mechanism is able to capture the CO molecules and if a high concentration (over 15 ppm) are detected, it will sound an alarm.
Symptoms of CO poisoning are grogginess, headache, fatigue, sleepiness, irritation of the nasal passages and lungs, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Some complain of experiencing the same effects of alcohol.
A CO detector is as important as the smoke detector. CO is a result of inefficient combustion of hydrocarbons; the largest source in a home is the family car(or truck). If you have a natural gas appliance (furnace, water heater or stove), it is a wise investment to have the CO detector. After the car, the other main source of CO is the gas stove. If you have a gas stove, it is critical that you have an exhaust hood or vent for the stove that exits outside the home.
how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from home heater?
Jessica
what should i check and how do i make the home heater is ok.
Answer
If the dwelling as adequate ventilation, and the heater is functioning as new (no yellow impingement flame) and you are not feeling any nausea, tiredness or drowsy then most likely you haven't a worry in the world.
One thing you may not realize, is if you smoke there is more CO in the dwelling and your bloodstream than any heater would throw out. There is also more likelihood the gas water heater would be more dangerous than it is.
3 ppm is common where an upper limit may be considered at 10 ppm where smokers puff away. 30 is dangerous.
Purchase a CO detector, mount it at or near floor level and relax.
If the dwelling as adequate ventilation, and the heater is functioning as new (no yellow impingement flame) and you are not feeling any nausea, tiredness or drowsy then most likely you haven't a worry in the world.
One thing you may not realize, is if you smoke there is more CO in the dwelling and your bloodstream than any heater would throw out. There is also more likelihood the gas water heater would be more dangerous than it is.
3 ppm is common where an upper limit may be considered at 10 ppm where smokers puff away. 30 is dangerous.
Purchase a CO detector, mount it at or near floor level and relax.
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