carbon monoxide detector just went off image
Shell c
My digital carbon monoxide detector went off and it read GAS. So, I called the gas company and they sent out an emergency technician. He checked my stove, oven, furnace, outside meter. Everything! He checked for gas leaks and carbon monoxide but nothing showed up. He said everything was fine. So, why did my alarm go off? I bought a new one and it hasn't went off.
Answer
Sometimes it's just due to a weak battery or even dust that builds up on the detector. Most of the time its a false alarm but alway better to be safe then sorry. I have went on many 911 calls for a co detector going off and it's usually a false alarm due to a weak battery or malfunction. Batteries should be changed at least every 6 months and the detectors cleaned. This is for both co detectors and smoke detectors. Hope this helped.
Sometimes it's just due to a weak battery or even dust that builds up on the detector. Most of the time its a false alarm but alway better to be safe then sorry. I have went on many 911 calls for a co detector going off and it's usually a false alarm due to a weak battery or malfunction. Batteries should be changed at least every 6 months and the detectors cleaned. This is for both co detectors and smoke detectors. Hope this helped.
Why does my carbon monoxide alarm keep going off?
LoveuEndle
Everytime my mother cooks using the stove, the carbon monoxide detector goes off. It seems like every sunday when she cooks for a long period of time faithfully the detector goes off like an hour after the stove has been shut off. I take it down remove the battery and open the windows. about 20 minutes later i put it back up....no alarm goes off. the battery is new so that shouldnt be an issue. The only thing i am fearing is a possible gas leak. What should i do?
Answer
It could be a couple of things.
How old is the detector? They have a sensor that only lasts so long and they should be replaced every 5 years.
If your mother is cooking with gas is there an exhaust fan that removes the air to the outside of the house? If not it could be caused by the recirculation of the combustion air back into the flames.
A good flame should also be a light blue, if it is a lazy yellow flame then there isn't enough primary air (air that is mixed with the gas before combustion) if that is the case then you should ask someone who knows how to adjust it and they should also check for soot which may be evidence of flame impingement.
Gas, like electricity, it is safe if done properly but can be very dangerous if done wrong and Carbon monoxide is very dangerous and any warnings should not be ignored.
It could be a couple of things.
How old is the detector? They have a sensor that only lasts so long and they should be replaced every 5 years.
If your mother is cooking with gas is there an exhaust fan that removes the air to the outside of the house? If not it could be caused by the recirculation of the combustion air back into the flames.
A good flame should also be a light blue, if it is a lazy yellow flame then there isn't enough primary air (air that is mixed with the gas before combustion) if that is the case then you should ask someone who knows how to adjust it and they should also check for soot which may be evidence of flame impingement.
Gas, like electricity, it is safe if done properly but can be very dangerous if done wrong and Carbon monoxide is very dangerous and any warnings should not be ignored.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar