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CM Detector indicator went from 0 to 68. Although it is not beeping, I am slightly concern.
Answer
The LTEL long-term exposure limit is set in the low 30s, whether ppm or mgm3. Your 68 is not a lethal level, but you are exceeding the LTEL and could be in a situation where, over time, the CO will build up in your body and start giving you problems. That's because CO bonds to your blood hemoglobin just like oxygen. But unlike oxygen that readily does it's work and leaves, CO wants to hang on for a long long time. That's why it builds up to the point of giving you problems.
Call the utility company now and ask if they will come out and measure things around the home with their meter. They do that free. Other sources of help are the local fire station and the environmental health division of the local health department.
You might not have any problem if the meter is screwed up. Then again it could be worse than what you are measuring. I would get a handle on things very quickly.
The LTEL long-term exposure limit is set in the low 30s, whether ppm or mgm3. Your 68 is not a lethal level, but you are exceeding the LTEL and could be in a situation where, over time, the CO will build up in your body and start giving you problems. That's because CO bonds to your blood hemoglobin just like oxygen. But unlike oxygen that readily does it's work and leaves, CO wants to hang on for a long long time. That's why it builds up to the point of giving you problems.
Call the utility company now and ask if they will come out and measure things around the home with their meter. They do that free. Other sources of help are the local fire station and the environmental health division of the local health department.
You might not have any problem if the meter is screwed up. Then again it could be worse than what you are measuring. I would get a handle on things very quickly.
What does it mean when my carbon monoxide alarm says the "Peak Level" is 26? Is this cause for concern?
newjediord
It never actually sounded, but the Peak Level went from 0, to 15, to 21, to 26. (There's a button you can push called Peak Level) So, does anyone know what this means? Do I have a slow-leaking source of carbon monoxide, or is my alarm just detecting other similar chemicals? As a side note, the alarm is in the kitchen, not in the ceiling, but on a counter.
Answer
The highest level it has detected is 26 parts per million, most will not alarm till 50 ppm. Get it out of the kitchen, simply cooking could cause the reading. I recommend you put detectors where you sleep.
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because most become victims while they are
are sleeping. Candles, burnt food, gas stoves, auto exhaust, gas water heaters and gas furnaces are examples of things to look for. Exposure to over 5ppm is not recommended for any length of time. It is also possible your detector is faulty, I would not bet on that. Take the time to sort this one out.
The highest level it has detected is 26 parts per million, most will not alarm till 50 ppm. Get it out of the kitchen, simply cooking could cause the reading. I recommend you put detectors where you sleep.
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because most become victims while they are
are sleeping. Candles, burnt food, gas stoves, auto exhaust, gas water heaters and gas furnaces are examples of things to look for. Exposure to over 5ppm is not recommended for any length of time. It is also possible your detector is faulty, I would not bet on that. Take the time to sort this one out.
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