Rabu, 18 Desember 2013

How do i know if i am safe to turn on my furnace?

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Veronica


I am renting a 1970s trailer, and my landlord says he replaced some parts of my furnace, but I'm still terrified to turn it on. How do I know if I am safe? I looked it up online and was told to check to see if animals live inside or anything, but I don't even know where to start looking! I have renters insurance, but I'm terrified of fires, and instead went out and purchased some electric heaters but I will not leave them on when I am not home, and I live in mountains in new york. The warmest its been is about 40, and everywhere says it should be at least 50 in my house so my pipes don't freeze!


Answer
Turn off all power to anything that sparks before trying to start it, and open the windows.

But think about getting a carbon monoxide and explosive gas detector http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COEG-3-Nighthawk-Monoxide-Explosive/dp/B0002EVNJ6/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1353445241&sr=1-5&keywords=gas+detector , that one just plugs into an outlet. It's a great idea to have one, more and more municipalities are requiring CO detectors, and why not get the additional benefit of testing for explosive gas?

Is there anything I can use INDOORS to plug my refrigerator into in case of a power outage?




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Thanks in advance
Can it be used indoors without fumes? What type?



Answer
Carbon monoxide is a constant threat when using a portable generator to power something inside a house. So no matter how you arrange the portable generator I suggest you buy a carbon monoxide detector (I just bought a battery operated CO detector at Walmart for $16.00)

I plan to hook-up a small portable generator for my refrigerator in the event we lose power for an extended length of time. (I just ordered a 1300 watt generator from Amazon.com (under $300.00) - I will place it outside my kitchen wall or I have a huge attic with windows and may simply put it in the attic and run a line to the refrigerator. (but my carbon monoxide detector will let me know if I am in danger. -- carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless and cannot be detected easily without a detector.



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