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Jenn
Speculation, of course. It's 41 degrees in my town house, been about 8 hours, It's -4 degrees outside, repairman's coming "sometime between now and 5:00" another 6 hours and it will be cold enough to freeze water on the cupboard.
So, how cold would it get where you live? Has it ever happened to you?
I live in Wisconsin, it was -4 when I woke up with frozen toes, it's 10 degrees now (2:40pm).
All fixed now though-back to 71 degrees-toasty!
Wow, Tom-you're right, very important CO2 poisoning is very deadly and undetectable.
Answer
I am so glad you asked this question. It could possibly save some lives.
I just replaced my furnace in my attic a month ago. I was lucky enough to have a friend check it out for me. I had him check it out because the fan would never shut off even after the desired temperature was reached. Troy (furnace guy) told me that I was fortunate that the damage that was inside the vents did not start a fire and the kind of problem I had was notorious for emitting carbon monoxide. I went out and bought a carbon monoxide monitor and sure enough it was registering that the emission level was almost at a dangerous level Had it not been for that fan not shutting off and not getting the problem checked out,who knows what would have happened.
Just as a precaution, please go but a carbon monoxide detector. It could save the lives of you and your loved ones.
Wish Troy was available to ya Jenn. He has access to scratch and dent items and clearance items. I could care less. This was a top of the line product and it went in my attic. I could care less that it is scratched or dented. He installed it at minimal cost and is one of the most trusted person i have ever had do work for me. He does work for a major company but did this on the side.
If anyone is considering replacing a unit, check to see if companies will sell you scratch and dent units. Shop around and get the best price that you can.
Jenn: Hope your repairman shows up soon. Have some chicken soup and bundle up.......:)
It is 65 degrees right now. Yesterday it did not get out of the 30's. Tonight's low 37. Tomorrows high 40.That's life here in Va Beach.
I am so glad you asked this question. It could possibly save some lives.
I just replaced my furnace in my attic a month ago. I was lucky enough to have a friend check it out for me. I had him check it out because the fan would never shut off even after the desired temperature was reached. Troy (furnace guy) told me that I was fortunate that the damage that was inside the vents did not start a fire and the kind of problem I had was notorious for emitting carbon monoxide. I went out and bought a carbon monoxide monitor and sure enough it was registering that the emission level was almost at a dangerous level Had it not been for that fan not shutting off and not getting the problem checked out,who knows what would have happened.
Just as a precaution, please go but a carbon monoxide detector. It could save the lives of you and your loved ones.
Wish Troy was available to ya Jenn. He has access to scratch and dent items and clearance items. I could care less. This was a top of the line product and it went in my attic. I could care less that it is scratched or dented. He installed it at minimal cost and is one of the most trusted person i have ever had do work for me. He does work for a major company but did this on the side.
If anyone is considering replacing a unit, check to see if companies will sell you scratch and dent units. Shop around and get the best price that you can.
Jenn: Hope your repairman shows up soon. Have some chicken soup and bundle up.......:)
It is 65 degrees right now. Yesterday it did not get out of the 30's. Tonight's low 37. Tomorrows high 40.That's life here in Va Beach.
I have a question about carbon monoxide detectors...?
Starscape
Where is the best place to put them-up high or down low. Does carbon monoxide tend to rise (like smoke will) or is it a heavy gas and build from the floor up? I notice many detectors are made to plug directly into an outlet, and many outlets are closer to the floor. I know carbon monoxide will eventually fill the room or building, but of course I don't want to let it get that far. So what's the best location for a detector?
Answer
It is instructed to put them at eye level, but that can mean anywhere from 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet. You'll notice that the manufacturer's instructions that come with the detector don't say high or low either.
The National Fire Protection Association has a code , number
720, 2-1.1.2* 1998 states that " A carbon monoxide alarm or detector should be centrally located outside of each separated sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Where bedrooms are separated and the audibility of the alarm or detector to occupants within the bedroom area could be seriously impaired, more than one unit could be needed. Each
alarm or detector should be located on the wall, ceiling, or other
location as specified in the installation instructions that accompany the unit." . In addition more than CO will be emitted with furnace failure or with the use of an unvented heaters. Carbon dioxide a heavier gas will collect on the floor building up and possibly preventing carbon monoxide from ever reaching the alarm if located at a floor outlet. That is why it is recommended that CO alarms be placed high around eye level where the
higher concentrations would be concentrated.
It is instructed to put them at eye level, but that can mean anywhere from 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet. You'll notice that the manufacturer's instructions that come with the detector don't say high or low either.
The National Fire Protection Association has a code , number
720, 2-1.1.2* 1998 states that " A carbon monoxide alarm or detector should be centrally located outside of each separated sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Where bedrooms are separated and the audibility of the alarm or detector to occupants within the bedroom area could be seriously impaired, more than one unit could be needed. Each
alarm or detector should be located on the wall, ceiling, or other
location as specified in the installation instructions that accompany the unit." . In addition more than CO will be emitted with furnace failure or with the use of an unvented heaters. Carbon dioxide a heavier gas will collect on the floor building up and possibly preventing carbon monoxide from ever reaching the alarm if located at a floor outlet. That is why it is recommended that CO alarms be placed high around eye level where the
higher concentrations would be concentrated.
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