How to stop fire alarm from going off when light is turned on?

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love

We have a fire and CO detector that I removed from the ceiling to paint it.
After I removed it I saw in tiny print to shut it off before removing. I really am not familiar with what it looks like off hand as I'm at work.

It is sensitive to the light being turned on and it goes off every time we turn the light on. It says warning, carbon monoxide levels are high, then it says carbon monoxide levels are 0 PPM and stops.

They are all new and all of them have gone off at least twice since moving in and only when the light is turned on. They go off within seconds.

How can I get this one to stop going off EVERY time? Like I said, I'm at work and not familiar off hand with what's on it. I'd hope there's some kind of reset button? Is it too close to the light? It's maybe 2-3 feet away from the light.

I'm sure I can figure it out eventually, but it's just weird to never have a problem this bad with it until now.

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It's faulty, a light would not emit any co to trip it. If it is too near a furnace it could be tripped but a light would not do it.

As you say it is new take it back.

If it is a smoke detector a light would also not trip it, but if it is a heat detector it may if it's too close to one but the error code said co so that has nothing to do with the error.

I had one that went off when it should not have and when contacting the manufacturer they told me to unplug it and take the battery out for at least 10 seconds to reset it then put it back. It resets it. It worked. They also told me if it hadn't worked then the battery is faulty.

They told me that it does that if it has power failures too many times.

Give that a shot and if it doesn't rectify the situation replace it.

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A question about registering for gifts for baby showers?

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Someonesmo

How many places should I register? What type of things does one register for? How many items should I register for? Do I register for the bigger price items too? When I had my first baby 7 years ago, I was a older teen mom and I did it all on my own with either hand me downs or garage sale stuff. Now that I am having one the right way (being married and all that jazz), my family and friends are having a shower and suggesting that I register. My family says one thing, but I thinking another. Please help settle the debate.... THANKS!

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This is a list a friend of mine found for me on a baby site...Im 33 weeks and i registered at 2 Stores and put everything i needed on there....Good luck!

Baby mittens (to keep from scratching its own face!)
baby hats (light ones for indoors, their heads get cold easily)
pacifiers
bottles
bottle brush
breast pump (if u wanna breastfeed)
nursing pads
nursing bras
diapers size newborn and size 1 (u dont know how big the baby will be!)

these i stole off a website
Basic Layette (ok u need a lot more then this but ull figure that out! lol)
__ 3-6 Onesies
__ 3-6 Hats and Booties
__ 3-6 Receiving Blankets
__ 3-6 Sleep & Play outfits
__ 3-6 Bibs
__ 3 Gowns
__ Diapers (4 dozen cloth, at least 8 diaper covers & 8 Safety Pins)
(Figure using 8 disposable diapers per day minimum)

Basic Necessities
__ Baby Bath tub!
__ Infant Car Seat
__ First Aid Kit
__ Syrup of Ipecac (no idea what the hell this is!)
__ Smoke Detector for Baby's Room
__ Carbon Monoxide Detector
__ Thermometer (rectal works best with infants)
__ Diaper Bag with changing pad
__ Brush and Comb
__ Baby Shampoo
__ Baby Soap
__ Baby Lotion
__ Baby Oil
__ Petroleum Jelly (vaseline)
__ Baby Powder
__ Cotton Swabs
__ Baby Wipes
__ Diaper Rash Ointment
__ Nail Scissors
__ Suction Bulb
__ Pacifier (Buy a couple different styles, your baby will have a preference.)
__ Pacifier Tether (Make sure that the cord is short.)
__ Spray Sanitizer or Disinfectant (i use clorox wipes, they have no bleach in them! but they work amazing)
__ Bath Water Thermometer
__ 4-6 Baby Washcloths
__ 2-3 Hooded Bathtowels
__ 6-8 Bottles
__ Bottle Brush
__ Laundry Soap (i use baby all, dreft leaves anasty after scent)
__ Bleach (LIGHT bleach, i use the new bleach that is like laundry detergent)
__ Baby Oxy Clean (for those tough spit up stains, this works wonders)

Bedding
__ Sleeping Wedge (Keeps baby sleeping on it's side.)
__ Bedding Set (it is recommended u use the comforter for decoration, do not put it in the crib with the baby!
__ 10- Receiving blankets
__ 3-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
__ 3 Crib Pads

Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
__ Crib
__ Mattress
__ Changing Table (Preferably with safety rails, always with safety straps.)
__ Changing Table Pad (Plastic or vinyl and easy to santize.)
__ Rocking Chair
__ Cradle or Bassinet
__ Stroller
__ Playpen
__ Bouncer Infant Seat (For in-home use only.)
__ Diaper Pail (the new diaper genie 2 is good, dont get the original it sucks!)
__ Baby Monitor
__ Lamp with night light

For the New Mother
__ Birth Announcements
__ 12-14 Nursing Pads (either washable or throw-aways)
__ 2-4 Nighttime Nursing Gowns
__ 3-6 Nursing Bras
__ Nursing Tops
__ Breast Pump (Electric or Manual)

For the New Father
__ Cigars (Real or artificial)

Helpful Extras to Make Life More Comfortable
__ Baby Carrier (i love the snugglie one, it worked wonders with alyssa)
__ Nursing Pillow (boppy love it!)
__ Nursing Stool
__ Humidifier
__ Swing
__ Portable Crib
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
__ Head support - Padded Seat
__ Soothing music that contains Heartbeat and Womb Sounds
__ Infant Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection (these are not recommended anymore, they can cause damage to babies eyes!)
__ Mobile
__ Foot and Wrist Rattles
__ Bottle Warmer
__ Bottle Insulator Covers
__ Bottle Sterilizer (If you don't have a dishwasher.)
__ Dishwasher Basket for Nipples and Rings
__ Baby Wipe Warmer
__ Car Seat Protector (Protects upholstery beneath and around the car seat.)
__ Stroller Cup Holder (Attaches to handle or side.)
__ Hands-Free Baby Bottle
__ Baby Milestones and Memories Book
__ Nursery Wallpaper and Paint
__ Toys

Things to Buy Later...5 months and older
__ High Chair
__ Stationary Exercise & Play Seat
__ Back Pack Carrier
__ Outlet Covers
__ Drawer Latches
__ Safety Gates
__ TV and VCR Covers
__ Bath Seat
__ Bathtub Spout Cover
__ Baby Food Grinder
__ Books
__ Feeding Dishes and Utensils
__ Tub Toys

Does anyone have the exact wording for the NY state law concerning Carbon Monoxide detectors?

mlpluvsya

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Subdivision 5-A of Section 378 of the Executive law:

Standards for installation of carbon monoxide detectors requiring
that every one or two-family dwelling constructed or offered for sale

after July thirtieth, two thousand two, any dwelling accommodation
located in a building owned as a condominium or cooperative in the state
constructed or offered for sale after July thirtieth, two thousand two,
or any multiple dwellings constructed or offered for sale after August
ninth, two thousand five shall have installed an operable carbon
monoxide detector of such manufacture, design and installation standards
as are established by the council. Carbon monoxide detectors required by
this section are required only where the dwelling unit has appliances,
devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or has an attached
garage. For purposes of this subdivision, multiple dwelling means a
dwelling which is either rented, leased, let or hired out, to be
occupied, or is occupied as the temporary or permanent residence or home
of three or more families living independently of each other, including
but not limited to the following: a tenement, flat house, maisonette
apartment, apartment house, apartment hotel, tourist house, bachelor
apartment, studio apartment, duplex apartment, kitchenette apartment,
hotel, lodging house, rooming house, boarding house, boarding and
nursery school, furnished room house, club, sorority house, fraternity
house, college and school dormitory, convalescent, old age or nursing
homes or residences. It shall also include a dwelling, two or more
stories in height, and with five or more boarders, roomers or lodgers
residing with any one family. For the purposes of this section, sale
shall mean the transfer of ownership of a business or property, provided
however, transfer of franchises shall not be deemed a sale. New
construction shall mean a new facility or a separate building added to
an existing facility.

Sorry about the formatting. It wouldn't paste properly. It may be easier to read on the site. The link is to the legislature page. Once you click the New York law link you can navigate to the citation.

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Do you need a carbon monoxide detector if you don't have any gas running to your home?

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Kay G

our house is 100% electric, so my thought is that you do not need a carbon monoxide detector because this poisionous gas comes from malfunctioning gas equipment. we live in Arizona and all the houses around us have no gas lines either, so do we need a co detector?

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I would not purchase one if heat was electric.

Is the landlord of a single family home supposed to provide fire safety equipment in Georgia?

Anonymous

I just moved into this home in Georgia. How can I find out if the landlord is supposed to provide the home with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, how many of them are supposed to be in the home.

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The fire extinguisher is not required. Same with carbon monoxide detectors. For smoke detectors, it depends on the age of the house you are renting and where you live in Georgia.

update:
...under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §25-2-40) an approved battery operated smoke detector is required in every apartment, house, condominium, and townhouse constructed prior to July 1, 1987. The smoke detector is to be located on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or other area giving access to each group of rooms used for sleeping. Where the dwelling has more than one story, detectors are required on each story including cellars and basements, but not including uninhabitable attics. The detectors must be listed and meet the installation requirements of NFPA 72. The law is to be enforced by local building and fire code officials. Tenants are required to keep the smoke detector in good working order"

For housing built after July 1, 1987:
"Only if the county or city in which you live has a building or housing code that requires that every dwelling built after July 1, 1987 have a smoke detector. Not all counties and cities have building codes. To find out if your local code requires smoke detectors contact your fire marshal, local government or code enforcement."

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Carbon monoxide detector went off?

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basketball

Its 2:30 in the morning and my carbon monoxide detector went off about 20 min ago. It was realllllllly quiet and only barely woke me up, not like the loud obnoxious noise it makes when I've tested it in the past. It sounded like an alarm clock, not really a chirping sort of noise. It only went off for about minute and then stopped and hasn't gone off since. Should I be concerned? My parents just shrugged it off and went back to sleep but I'm not so sure they should have done that...CO2 is nothing to mess around with.

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I've had mine go off before and worried about it, too. If it goes off but eventually turns off, you are fine. Trust me, if that thing detects ANY CO2, it will blare the holy living hell out of itself until the CO2 is gone. Also, if there were CO2 in the air, you would be throwing up, or passing out, or at the least, very very sick. If you've been in the house for twenty minutes since it went off and you are not dead, I'm sure there is nothing in the house. However, you might want to urge your parents to have it checked out tomorrow when you all wake up. If they don't, I'm 99% certain that you'll be fine. It might just be good to check and make sure.

Why does my smoke detector chirp when it's the kind that's hard-wired and not batteries?

Halloween

There is no smoke in the house and I checked for carbon monoxide but I can't seem to figure out why it continues to chirp. Do I need to get an electrician to come in to replace it?
What does the back-up battery look like?
I took the cover off and I guess I'm just blind cuz I don't know what the battery looks like. Regular battery or one of those round watch-like batteries? PLEASE HELP I am going nutz with the dang chirping!!!!!

Answer
Even tho hard wired many still have a back up battery, look and see if there is one and if there is change it.

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How come my oven keeps setting off my carbon monoxide detector after I cleaned it?

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Peace

I recently cleaned my oven with a natural cleaning solution of baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice. Ever since then, my carbon monoxide detector keeps going off almost each and every time I use the oven. The beeping stops almost as soon as I turn off the oven. Maybe I didn't rinse the oven well enough?

Answer
CO is a byproduct of an incomplete combustion process and quite dangerous to people. It is orderless and colorless and will suffocate a person. I assume that you have a natural gas oven.
Some possible causes are excess combustion air in the ambient during the combustion process or an insufficient fuel supply.
I would contact an appliance repair company. You may even contact the Gas Company and they will fix it, maybe at no charge.

What would you do if heard somebody's Carbon Monoxide detector going off all day?

Lovely

What would you do if you lived in a apartment building and noticed that somebody's Carbon Monoxide Detector was going off all day? Would you be concerned or try to do something about it.I was just wondering because it concerns me a little bit. Am just being too paranoid? Please Be Completely Honest! Thanks

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If it were one of my neighbors, I'd break into their house, after I called 911 and got them on the way. Of course I know my neighbors, and they know me. So they would know I was breaking in to help them, or their pets.

It's possible you might have a neighbor in serious distress. You should at least call 911.

~Garnet
Permaculture homesteading/farming over 20 years

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How do you detect natural gas leak?

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verset

This is probably a stupid question, but I've been an electric user all my life! I just moved to a house that uses natural gas for stove and water heater.

Does a Carbon Monoxide detector detect a slight natural gas leak? I ask because I was cleaning behind by range/oven, and I could smell a faint odor of what I think is natural gas. If there was a small small leak, would the carbon monoxide detector catch it?

Answer
The 2 answers above are correct. Before calling gas company you might want to see if pilot lights are all lit( if it has flame style pilot light). If a pilot light has blown out you will get a slight smell of gas because it is not being burned. If you have a newer style stove that clicks when you turn it on ( electronic ignition) then there won't be a standing pilot light and you probably have a gas leak.

How does a Carbon monoxide alarm work?

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.

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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.

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I have a gas water heater outside - do I need a carbon monoxide detector?

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Carol L

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When you are burning indoors any type of liquid or solid fuel for heating, cooking or other use, you should have an active carbon monoxide detector installed in your home.

If you have fuel-burning appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each floor. For example, if you have a gas range on the main floor and a wood-burning fireplace on the lower level, you should have detectors on each of these floors.

Such fuel-burning appliances are generally tested and safe to use, but should there be a clogged vent line or any part of the appliance that becomes faulty, it could release hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in your home and death can occur within minutes. But you can keep your family safe by using a carbon monoxide detector which can alert you to the presence of this silent toxic gas.

If you work regularly on running vehicles in a closed garage, you should also consider installing a unit in that area.

do i need fresh air intake for my pellet stove?

shanecal

i have a breckwell big e pellet stove that was recently installed. yesterday was the second time we've run it so far. we shut if off about 1030 and went to bed. at 6 am we awoke to our carbon monoxide detectors sounding. we opened the windows and they quickly shut off. after asking around, we've determined that the monoxide sensor may need to be replaced, or perhaps that our home is insulated very well, and we should consider drawing in fresh air for the stove. any insight anyone could provide for this would be greatly appreciated.

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All appliances that actually burn something be it oil gas or solid fuel need an air supply to compete combustion properly otherwise it produces the thing that set off your CO alarms, Carbon Monoxide. I would suggest you recall whoever installed it to return and do the job properly or if it was a DIY job check with the instructions or the manufacturer on their requirements/recomendations

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is there a gadget I can buy to determine gas leaks in house?

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BeautifulR

Would you suggest a carbon monoxide detector and a gas sniffer of some sort? where do I get one and how much are they?

I had a plumber fix one of the pipes today, but I still smell gas. I had the gas turned off outside my house. This house is 5 years old and has the bendable type gas pipes... do these leak easier?

HELP!!!

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A carbon monoxide detector doesn't detect a gas leak. Most reliable gas sniffers are very expensive.

I can't speak to bendable gas pipes.

Do you know if the plumber checked his work using soapy water or a similar liquid? If not then you may have a leak and the plumber needs to come back check out his work.

If the smell is very strong then you really need to shut off your gas until someone can check it out. In some locations, the gas company will come out and check for leaks.

What are side effects on a person of having carbon monoxide in your home?

Latisha S

I know someone thats is wondering if she had carbon monoxide poisioning. She is more sleepier then usual in her home. She has the old heaters not central. Anyone that has any info please respond and im not lookin for smartass answers. Thank You

Answer
flu-like symptoms...headaches, dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, light-headed
Tell her to buy a CO test kit (detector badge) at her local hardware/home improvement store, place near gas hearters/furnace or gas fireplace, within 15 minutes the badge will darken if it detects any carbon monoxide, (even a slight color change)...if it does detect carbon monoxide, she should go to the emergency room right away, a simple blood test will tell if she has carbon monoxide poisoning...if positive, do not enter home, she should call her gas company to fix the leak.

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Is a propane heater safe for indoor use?

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John Jones

I need to heat a small shop during the winter. The propane heater would only be running when I'm in the shop, and no other time. I need to know if it is really safe to run a propane heater in this kind of environment. Would carbon monoxide build up be a problem? I'm sure I could install a battery operated carbon monoxide detector if I needed to.

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You need to consult the CERTIFIED operating instructions of any heater you attempt to use for this area to ensure it is suitable for that application. If it is not certified for indoor use and it causes a fire or hurts anyone ( CO poisoning included ), the manufacturer will take no responsibility and insurance companies will deny any claims because the heater was used "In a manner other than what it was intended".

You should be installing something like an Empire DV35 "direct-vent" wall furnace in there. Direct vent means it takes air from outside, burns it with the fuel, and then puts the products of combustion back outside. There is no communication of the flame with the air you are breathing in the room. It's certainly not the cheapest option, but it is the safest!

EDIT: Basically any fuel burning appliance requires air. Combustion air and ventilation air. you need enough air for combustion and you need ventilation air to get the products of combustion out of the area so you do not reburn them. The general rule of thumb in the industry is 1 in² per 1000 btu's. If you have a 50,000 btu heater you need an opening of 50 in² to provide proper airflow. That does not mean opening a window or door. These could easily be closed, cutting off the air supply. Again, you need to carefully read the operating instructions.

If you put a monoxide detector in the shop with a portable heater, it will be alarming constantly. Detectors are very sensitive and portable heaters are not precision burners.

RENPEN: If you look at the CERTIFIED operating instructions for a kitchen range you will see that those appliances are APPROVED for indoor use. This is because ranges have a more precise gas valve. It controls the fuel pressure to a closer tolerance and gives a consistently even flame. Not like portable heaters or grills that have $5 regulators that could be +/- the proper pressure. The other reason is that a range is only used for relatively short periods of time and is a low btu appliance.

Why do my fire alarms keep going off?

Miss Myste

They keep going off like there is a fire. I don't know if they are the kind that has a carbon monoxide detector also. What should I do?

Answer
I had the same problem I gave up and took the batteries out then I bought some low cost ones at lowes.

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What can cause carbon monoxide detector to beep if I've already repaired my furnace and water heater?

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Hector

I just replaced my furnace and made sure my water heater was working properly, but my two carbon monoxide detectors [one brand new!] keep going off. What can be causing that?

Answer
Don't hang around reading Yahoo Answers with a CO detector going off - it might be detecting CO. If you have two going off, it's just that much more likely.

Get out and call someone.

How to test a carbon monoxide detector?

Logic316

Is there any way to make sure a carbon monoxide detector is actually working? I know you can push the button on it, but that only tests the battery, not the CO sensor itself. I have an oil burner and I've actually placed the CO detector *inside* my chimney where it got the full blast of the exhaust and temporarily turned up the fumes by making my burner run too rich. I can't be certain, but this should have produced lots of CO and the detector never went off. Any suggestions?

Answer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas.

Take your detector to your local fire station they know how to test them.

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

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Yes, I'm g

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

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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.



good luck.

How do I check 4 carbon monoxide?

Ash

Recently, every time the gas logs come on in my house, me, my brother, sister, and mom start getting headaches. My brother is the worst, also having nausea. Ithink it's because he sleeps near the heater.

Answer
They sell monitors that you can either plug in to a wall socket or use with batteries: You can find them at most large department stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Home Depot, or Lowes.

They are kind of like smoke detectors.

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Should i be worried about carbon monoxide in my house?

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What's up

for the last couple of days, my heater fan blower thing outside has been making loud sceeching noises.

this morining, the fan doesnt work at all. cool air was coming out of the vents.

is it possible for carbon monoxide to come into your house because of this.

do we got to keep the indows open all day long if there is any in the house?

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No heat = no combustion = no carbon monoxide.

Close your windows, stay warm, and get it fixed.

And a detector is a good investment.

I have a wood burning stove and the other day when I woke up..?

cutiepie81

there was smoked in the house because the stove backed up, i have a smoked detector and a carbon monoxide detector and neither of them went off, I pushed the test buttons on them and they beeped should I be worried they aren't working properly? and how can i find out if they are working right?

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You can buy smoke detector test spray at the hardware store, or home improvement center.
It's an aerosol it will trip the detector when sprayed.
If the CO2 detector is more than 5 years old, replace it as that is how long they last because of the materials used to sense the CO2 breaks down.
Get your chimney cleaned too!
Hope this helped, good luck!!

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tool calibration for home inspection for AC and heating?

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offwite

how often does carbon monoxide detector need to be calibrated for people in home inspection field
and also are their any gov. regulations that has these inspectors and or companys maintain and certify their insp, equip.

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So people coming to this question after the fact, here's what we're talking about. A carbon monoxide detector measures air quality to detect and indicate any carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in the air, furnace flues, or boilers. They are used by home inspectors, and by those who perform burner energy testing, furnace and boiler servicing, environmental emissions monitoring and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing.

Most sensor manufacturers specify the calibration frequency of their instruments, however this can vary greatly with different environments and applications. The simplest answer to this question is you should calibrate as often as necessary to insure that your system is working properly. Usually it is advisable to track the response of new sensors more frequently until you understand how that particular sensor responds to your environment and application. A calibration log can then be used to gauge whether to shorten or lengthen the frequency of calibration. Also, a sensor should always be calibrated after a traumatic exposure, i.e., dropped in mud, left in a pickup truck on a hot day, etc. Portable instruments usually require more frequent calibrations than fixed systems.

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

Yes, I'm g

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.



good luck.

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do carbon monoxide alarms work well?

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I was wondering whether carbon monoxide alarms work well? I'm looking for a decent one to install in my lounge, to monitor the gas fire we have.

Would one like this be ok?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIDDE-HOME-SAFETY-PACK-SMOKE-AND-CARBON-MONOXIDE-ALARMS-/110646529101?pt=UK_Safety_Alarms&hash=item19c30c0c4d#ht_1785wt_754

Answer
They do work and you should have them in your home. Keep in mind that the sensor life is 3-5 years. Also note that co alarms only go off when co levels become dangerous. Long term exposure to low levels of co can be bad for your health. Having a working co detector doesn't guarantee safety. Have gas fired appliances and fireplaces checked regularly.

Sources of carbon monoxide in the home?

no

I moved into a new home a little over a year ago and have been having on going problems with mild/ moderate levels of Carbon monoxide in my home. I have severl CO detecters in my home, one as part of the smoke detector system and then several wall mounts. the alarm will sound when the level reaches 50 and it goes off when I have closed the windows for a length of time. This is about once every few months. The wall mount detector has a window to register peak levels and it ussually reads 10 -27. it does not alarm until it hits 30 though. I know that those are low levels but still worrisome. and need to find the source. soon after moving in we had significant levels of co in the house and required medical care. At that time I had someone go through the house, test it, and make repairs. The problem is still there though. My home has a wood burning stove which is hardly ever used, a propane gas oven and range, and for heat and hot water we use heating fuel to run a boiler. I do live in a eemote area with limited support services. Question: what are the sources of CO and how do I check for it? Any advice on how to deal with a home with low levels of CO in it. I can not leave the windows open 24/7 and that is what I am having to do now. Should we see a physician again and if so what tests should we request?
I am in northern Alaska so my house is very weatherized. Maybe to well it seems.

i was not able to get a tif detector but am using the wall co monitior to test around the house. it has a backup battery with ac plug. will it take readings with just the battery? also do you know how to rest the peak level on the Kidee wall mount CO detector?

Thanks all for the help and ideas

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If everything is vented or working properly your co readings should be zero. Long term effects will cause fatigue, headaches, and a number of other ailments. Sources of co could be many or few depending on the home and appliances. Pilot lights on older gas stoves, furnaces, water heaters and dryers if not vented properly or are malfunctioning causing a larger than average flame can emit a substantial amount of co. Newer appliances often have electronic ignitiers with no pilot lights. Gas grills, running cars, lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, anything that runs on a fuel can cause co. Maybe you can borrow a hydrocabon detector (Tif) from a heating contractor. A Tif detector will detect ppm levels of hydrocarbons (meaning leaking propane or natural gas) in addition to Carbon Monoxide. You would wave it around appliances, pipes, regulators, tanks, etc and it will detect and help you pinpoint problem areas. A new Tif detector is around $200. Maybe you could find one on ebay inexpensively. Maybe by placing co detectors near each possible problem appliance you could zero in on the source or sources of the CO. I wish you much luck.

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My carbon monoxide detector keep going off?

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kevin

So this morning I woke up and it started to beep. I tried to switch batteries and now it beeps once every twelve or so seconds.

Answer
Periodic beeping or chirping, rather than a continuous alarm, is indicative of a problem with the detector itself rather than a carbon monoxide problem. Assuming the battery you put in was good and properly connected, then it could be the detector has reached its end of life (they're only good for 5-7 years, depending on make and model).

Fire alarm malfunction?

Jess1727

My kiddie alarm smoke/carbon monoxide detector had a low battery alarm. Upon replacing the battery and reattaching the wire, the alarm goes off continuously, setting off the same hallway alarm, and finally the 3 bedroom alarms. Pressing the button did nothing, finally I had to disconnect both kiddie alarms and remove the batteries to stop the "fire fire" alarms.
Is it possible both alarms are malfunctioning? Are any replacement alarms wired the same as the kiddie?

Thanks!

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Maybe it a malfunction of the low battery warning. How old are the alarms?

â LOW BATTERY: When the batteries are low and
need replacing the red LED light will flash and the
unit will âchirpâ one time, followed by the warning
message âLOW BATTERYâ. This cycle will occur once
every minute for the first hour. After the first hour
the red LED light will continue to flash every minute
accompanied by the âchirpâ only sound. The voice
message âLOW BATTERYâ will sound once every
fifteen minutes during the âchirpâ only cycle.
This will continue for at least seven days.
⢠One âchirpâ every 30 seconds is an indication that
the alarm is malfunctioning. If this occurs call the
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788.
⢠After seven (7) years of cumulative power up, this unit
will âchirpâ twice every 30 seconds. This is an
"operational end of life" feature which will indicate
that it is time to replace the alarm.

Kidde Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
http://www.kidde.com/Documents/um%20intelligent%20alarm%20english.pdf

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My carbon monoxide detector is going off every couple minutes?

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Bri<3

My carbon monoxide detector is going off like every 2 minutes, and i have dectors all over my house but its just going off in my room one beep every 2 minutes. is this dangerous? i turned off the heat.
what should i do?
please help. and i have pets. what should we all do?!

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It's possible that it is going off to signal you that the battery is low. Try changing the battery and see if it goes off. Try to remember to change the batteries in all your detectors when you change your clocks twice a year. :-)

Is a propane heater safe for indoor use?

John Jones

I need to heat a small shop during the winter. The propane heater would only be running when I'm in the shop, and no other time. I need to know if it is really safe to run a propane heater in this kind of environment. Would carbon monoxide build up be a problem? I'm sure I could install a battery operated carbon monoxide detector if I needed to.

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You need to consult the CERTIFIED operating instructions of any heater you attempt to use for this area to ensure it is suitable for that application. If it is not certified for indoor use and it causes a fire or hurts anyone ( CO poisoning included ), the manufacturer will take no responsibility and insurance companies will deny any claims because the heater was used "In a manner other than what it was intended".

You should be installing something like an Empire DV35 "direct-vent" wall furnace in there. Direct vent means it takes air from outside, burns it with the fuel, and then puts the products of combustion back outside. There is no communication of the flame with the air you are breathing in the room. It's certainly not the cheapest option, but it is the safest!

EDIT: Basically any fuel burning appliance requires air. Combustion air and ventilation air. you need enough air for combustion and you need ventilation air to get the products of combustion out of the area so you do not reburn them. The general rule of thumb in the industry is 1 in² per 1000 btu's. If you have a 50,000 btu heater you need an opening of 50 in² to provide proper airflow. That does not mean opening a window or door. These could easily be closed, cutting off the air supply. Again, you need to carefully read the operating instructions.

If you put a monoxide detector in the shop with a portable heater, it will be alarming constantly. Detectors are very sensitive and portable heaters are not precision burners.

RENPEN: If you look at the CERTIFIED operating instructions for a kitchen range you will see that those appliances are APPROVED for indoor use. This is because ranges have a more precise gas valve. It controls the fuel pressure to a closer tolerance and gives a consistently even flame. Not like portable heaters or grills that have $5 regulators that could be +/- the proper pressure. The other reason is that a range is only used for relatively short periods of time and is a low btu appliance.

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How to test air quality in workspace?

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Dylan

I have a small office in a building full of artists, musicians etc... The office has a very strong smell to it. It almost smells like very strong crayons. I would like to test the air quality in the space. I feel as though there might by some noxious fumes coming from somewhere.
Any recommendations on how to test the air quality for pollutants? No need to test for allergens.

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This is a stretch, but OSHA requires all work places to keep a list of chemicals and their hazards on site. This location sounds like a school and I doubt you will find the HAZMAT sheets on site, but you could contact Windsor Newton and any other artist paint manufacturers for the hazard sheet on their product. The toxic paint thinners of old have been replaced with newer stuff with less fumes. Walk around the studios and check the labels. You may find they need ventilation when used. Clay would also have an odor. I personally love that smell. Just about any diverse art center has it. Your other option would be to hire a safety engineer to check your work space. Radon testers and carbon monoxide detectors are the only air quality testers I have seen for the general public.

To test the heat exchanger, use a(n)?

Joshua K

(Q)To test the Heat Exchanger, use a(n);
(a) radon tester
(b) carbon monoxide tester or smoke bomb
(c) halide detector
(d) any of the above

Would you choose a right answer for me?
thankyou

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"Would you choose a right answer for me?"

No Joshua, learn your material and answer it yourself.

A service tech not willing to properly learn the basics of the trade will be dangerous to their customers and a liability to their employer.
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