Do you recommend getting a carbon monoxide detector hard-wired in to home or buy an outlet detector?

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HAPPY_DAYZ

I am buying a new home, and was wondering about the pro's and con's of having a carbon monoxide dectector hard wired into my homes (this is very costly)

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Should i buy a device that plugs into an outlet that can monitor carbon monoxide?

What do you suggest ?
What do you use in your homes?

Thanks!

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Always good to have a hard wired system through out the house.But Kiddie makes a great detector that is battery operated and will do the job as good as any hard wired system.Just remember in October to change the batteries whether you need to or not it is good practice.October is fire prevention month so do this and you will be safe.

How does one know if there is a high level of carbon monoxide in the home or garage?

RideArabia

Intermittently, there is an odd odour and someone suggested it may be carbon monoxide. I have 2 cars, one of which is quite old and has no catalytic converter.

Answer
You plug in a carbon monoxide detector

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Do carbon monoxide detectors use radiation?

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I need to do a science project for my school, and I have a Geiger Counter so I figured I could use that, I'm aware that smoke detectors use radiation to detect smoke, but I don't have a spare smoke detector to take apart to get the radioactive material, I do have a spare carbon monoxide detector but I'm not sure if that also uses radiation?

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No, they don't use any radioactive substances.

I'd try using granite and other Uranium and Thorium containing minerals, also potassium based fertiliser or salt substitute (Potassium 40 is radioactive and naturally present in all potassium) and gas lantern mantles containing thorium (some gas mantles use less efficient or more expensive alternatives due to fear of radiation).

My carbon monoxide detectors wont stop beeping they go off every 40 secs or so can you help?

Stizz84

Well there is one in the front room and one close too the garage im pretty sure its a problem with the detectors but its also got wires in them.. how would i go about replacing them or possibly dewire them as well?
the wires Are electrical ones so they are hot
I am very comfortable working with electricity as i have worked with 480 before so the house power is also dangerous will i need to replace them or could i fix the ones I got

Answer
What are the odds that they are all defective?

It is one of 2 things.

1. Carbon Monoxide.
2. Something in the power.

Go buy a CO detector with seperate power to test with.

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What malfunction causes carbon monoxide, natural gas forced air furnace?

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Trek

After this brown out, we have had a few cases co poisoning in my area.
I checked the furnace today and my filter was upside down side ways in it.
I just got a couple new co detectors and these badges that I can stick in the suspected area to check levels.
Anyone used these before?
Any tips?
Thanks

Answer
The most common cause of CO is related to vent problems-i.e. cracked or plugged vent piping. A furnace can also create CO if the internal heat chamber is cracked.

Difference between carbon monoxide alarm and low battery alarm?

Mike

I have a battery powered carbon monoxide alarm that started beeping a hour ago, but then stopped when I replaced the batteries.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is triggered to sound, if it detects the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas, a colorless and odorless compound produced by incomplete combustion, in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors detect and warn people about dangerous CO buildup caused, for example, by a malfunctioning fuel-burning device. In the home, some common sources of CO include open flames, space heaters, water heaters, blocked chimneys or running a car inside a garage.

While a Low battery alarm is triggered to sound, if the circuit detects that a battery power supply falls below the specified rating to run the detector device.

If your device have both the alarm you must distinguished the tone of Carbon monoxide alarm to the tone of Low battery alarm. Usually they are of different tones to differentiate them from one another.

In your case maybe the device had detected the presence of CO gas while in its position and triggered its alarm. But when you remove it from its place the CO gas had fade and blow away to the air and stop beeping. Thinking that it is a low battery you replaced it without testing the battery if it is really a low batt. All gas detector has a "Test Button", the test button on a CO alarm only tests the battery and circuitry not the CO gas sensor.

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How many carbon monoxide detectors are to be installed?

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cpxchiseen

Beginning as of July 1, 2011, all homes of California must install carbon monoxide detectors. However does the law specify where the detectors are to be installed and how many? Should I just replace every smoke detector with a carbon monoxide/smoke detector or add carbon monoxide detectors in specific spots?

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Our towns code states that there should be one for every smoke-detector. And there has to be 1 smoke detector on each story + one in each room that could, possibly, maybe be used as a bedroom someday + one directly outside each room that could, possibly, maybe be used someday as a bedroom + one inside and outside each hallway + one by each egress door + one within 5 feet of the furnace + one in each bathroom
I would need 17 in the house I'm living in. Since the regulations are so stupid and overbearing, I only have 1 (and am in gross violation of the International Property Maintenance Code)

btw I live in a crappy little ghost town in the Midwest
Republicans LOVE pushing regulations on poor people

When to replace carbon monoxide detectors?

leahnc725

Does anyone know when to replace your carbon monoxide detector? I bought mine in 2003 when I purchased my 1st home. We just turned on the heat this week & It got me thinking if its time to replace it or not?

Answer
every 5 yrs

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should a person be concerned about a peak level of 34 on a carbon monoxide detector?

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juliablue

while conducting a routine test on my carbon monoxide detectors, one of them had a peak level of 34 and the other 11. Should I be concerned?

Answer
check with local fire and see if they can calibrate or check with a known good meter, if its right then yes normal safe levels are less than 10.

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

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.

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How much carbon monoxide comes out of a car's exhaust?

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A87472

I think my new Fluke CO-220 carbon monoxide detector is broken. I put it at the exhast of my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it only reported 10-15 PPM. That's impossiblly low, right?

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I don't know what the exact numbers would be, but if the emissions system is working properly, I guess that would probably be correct. You need a carbon dioxide detector.

Is there a certain threshold before a carbon monoxide alarm will sound?

sarah

I've noticed my kittie carbon monoxide detector register several times but no alarm ever sounded, is this normal. first time it was 35. i figured the levels might be too low. today it registered over 100 and it never sounded off an alarm. There is no 1800 number i can call them to ask.

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The alarm points on carbon monoxide detectors are not a simple alarm level (as in smoke detectors) but are a concentration-time function. At lower concentrations (eg 100 parts per million) the detector will not sound an alarm for many tens of minutes. At 400 parts per million (PPM), the alarm will sound within a few minutes. This concentration-time function is intended to mimic the uptake of carbon monoxide in the body while also preventing false alarms due to relatively common sources of carbon monoxide such as cigarette smoke.

From WIKI

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How to test a carbon monoxide detector?

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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.

What is a high number on a carbon monoxide detector?

LINK

I have a Nighthawk carbon monoxide detector and what is a number to know so that i know it's dangerous and should get out? I know it goes off when theres carbon monoxide in the air but i wanna know the number just incase. And I just tested it to and it said 214 is that bad?

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The nice thing about Nighthawk is that they have a digital readout of the CO level so that you can monitor it even if the CO level isn't high enough to trigger the alarm. Under normal circumstances, the display should always read 0. Now, there are things that could cause the reading to temporarily rise, like cooking with a gas stove or oven. But, after you are done cooking, the level should drop. If your detector is reading anything but 0 all the time, you need to find the source and have the problem corrected. I would normally red flag anything over 9 or 10 ppm. Although that is no where near lethal levels, it still indicates a problem. Long term exposure to low levels of CO is not good for you.

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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

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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.

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Question about my hard wired smoke detectors?

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Q. Hi,

I have 3 FireX Model G-6's through out my house. So today I decided to test them because I haven't done it over a year. I set off the first one on the 2nd floor (My house has a basement, first floor, then upstairs second) with a match with smoke and it rang pretty LOUD. Another little story: Last summer the 2nd story smoke alarm rang about 2-3 seconds 10 times before I finally got up then it stopped.. is there an issue right there? anyways so I let it ring while I went downstairs to see if the other detectors were screaming their heads off and they weren't. So I went upstairs and pressed the silence button. Just to check I went to the first floor and tested the smoke detector sure enough it worked and the basement/garage one to. Since we bought the house in 2003 and it's about 10-15 years old should I replace the detectors? Also if I were to replace it what kind of brand should I do? I really want to do battery operated but I would rather do hard wired since they all set off... I kinda want a talking one saying "FIRE FIRE" and if CO comes in "CARBON MONOXIDE" with the alarm.

Thank you.

Answer
What if you have a power outage. They wouldn't work. You could keep them but I also would install some battery operated ones...

ALARM QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Ashley

okay so right now they are doing the alarm test!!
and i have no idea what 3 bi bi bi means XP so help me please!!
okay last time at 11PM TO 3AM!! i didn't sleep a night!! they said it is a falls alarm when i tried to sleep the 3 bells starts!! and i got so mad!! i cried XD then it stop and it start!! and i have no idea what it means!!

Answer
We have a "FireX" Kidde Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm". This is a talking alarm and has 2 tests. I installed them in my apartment and my sister-in-laws. These are battery powered (3-AA) only. I installed them in 2003. Recently they began chirping every 30 seconds without any verbal remarks "Fire, Fire" or "warning "Carbon Monoxide" Finally I found the booklet and found on an interior page "After seven (7) years of cumulative power up, this unit will "chirp" every 30 seconds. This is an "operational end of life" feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm.
There are battery powered, combination battery and electric or electric only powered alarms.
Our alarm is battery only and the Carbon Monoxide part is the 7 year life span part that does this.
The best thing that you can do is read through the instruction pamphlet. I had to look through it 3 times to find the small print.
You need to have it tested and a technician can do the best work. It sounds like you have an electric version and I don't think the "Smoke only" have a life span in years. Get it checked anyway just to be sure. I am sure a replacement is not expensive as in the US they are only $10 or so. I live in Spain now and can't get them here so I get them from the States every 7 years because I want both "Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors even though we don't have gas. (They are about 30 dollars each Plus 30 for shipping.) Well worth it. "AA" batteries are available everywhere and don't need any other power. They should be changed every October. Mine lasted 2 years because the "Duracell" batterys I use are more expensive (from our local Camera store).
Good Luck ! ! !

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on a nighthawk detector what numbers are considered unsafe?

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Nay

We have a Nighthawk carbon monoxide detector in our home. The number 8 just recently appeared on the screen. Should we be concerned? No alarm has gone off.

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I just installed one of those the other day and I would have sworn that 8 was an error code that I got and that you just have to unplug the detector and plug it back in. But I just looked at the manual online and there is no mention of 8 being an error code. It does display "888" for a few seconds when you fist plug it in.

If it is steadily displaying an 8 then that is the level of carbon monoxide that it has detected since last reset. On the one hand that is a very low level and is safe - some references put the maximum continuous exposure level at 35 ppm and some say 50 ppm. Either way, 8 ppm is very low.

But then you have to wonder where the 8 ppm came from and if it is from a leak than may get worse over time. Having a CO detector is a good thing, it will make plenty of noise if the levels ever get to the point that you need to take action.

You could call Kidde at 800-880-6788 and talk to them if you want some reassurance.

The law on Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors in my house?

Chippewa

I am purchasing a single family home that was built in 1974. The previous owner took their battery operated smoke detectors.
Can anyone tell me what the Maine law is for having these? Obviously I need smoke detectors. Do I need Carbon Monoxide detectors as well? Do these need to be hard wired in? How many do I need of each?

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Smoke detectors required. The owner shall properly install, or cause to be properly installed, smoke detectors in accordance with the National Electric Code and the manufacturer's requirements. In single-family dwellings, at least one smoke detector, which may be photoelectric, ionization or a combination of both, must be installed in each area within, or giving access to, bedrooms. These smoke detectors may be powered by the electrical service in the dwelling, by battery or by a combination of both. Any smoke detector located within 20 feet of a kitchen or a bathroom containing a tub or shower must be a photoelectric-type smoke detector.

The CO detectors are a good idea but I believe only required in multi-family dwellings. Check around the link.

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Will a carbon monoxide detector detect a gas leak in the house?

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Lucy Locke

I notice a faint smell of gas in the house. Will a carbon monoxide detector register a gas leak?

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No, carbon monoxide and natural gas are two different things. Carbon monoxide is produced when a hydrocarbon fuel is not combusted completely. Natural gas is about 96% methane with a small amount of ethane mixed in. It is a colorless and odorless gas. An odorant is added to it to give a garlic like smell to it so you can detect leakage. If you suspect a natural gas leak you should have a qualified service technician come in and perform a leak test. It is fairly simple to do and will quite possibly save your life or home. Natural gas is lighter than air and will rise. It can accumulate in pockets beneath floors or ceilings. All it needs then is a spark or other source of ignition. Often times a pilot light can be blown out and allow small amounts of natural gas to build up. Over a few hours a large amount of the gas can be released. Do not take this matter lightly, it can be extremely dangerous if it is not taken care of.

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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My carbon monoxide detector keeps beeping?

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Emily J

SO, I was wondering, I have a carbon monoxide detector in my basement, we also have one on the main floor, and one upstairs, the one in the basement is beeping, it says 0, so I don't know what is wrong with it, the other ones aren't going off, any ideas why this is? It just beeps every few seconds.
It stopped beeping after I re-set it once.

Answer
If it is just beeping like that, and the indicator says 0, it means the battery is getting low. Change it and it should be fine.

When a carbon monoxide detector goes off does it sound the same as a smoke alarm?

Monica

I heard a short beep in the house and later another short beep but don't know if it's coming from the Carbon Monoxide detector

Answer
It would sound continuously if there was problem. A short beep usually means time to change the battery.

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Generator Technician Tools?

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khalstead3

I am recently starting a job as a generator technician (I am currently one in the Army National Guard) and they ask that I supply my own tools... All we did in AIT is learn how to diagnose problems and where to look to solve them... I have bought some tools for this job just basic mechanic tool sets but they ALL have the same things in them just each one has something extra.. Is there anything else I really need specifically besides ratchets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, multimeter, wirestripper, etc?

Thank you.

Answer
The following tools and equipment are for the HVAC Technician, and Generator Technician dual duty position as a Technical
Service Support Specialist (TSS). The tools and equipment specified are of the best quality, and will last a very long time when
maintained properly, as well as the industry standard for the professional mechanic.
Special care was given to the selection for quality as well as cost effective, efficient tools to be used in doing high quality repairs and
modifications to equipment.
When used properly in the Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Repair of equipment, these tools will allow the technician to be very
accurate when Troubleshooting, Repairing, and performing Preventive Maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
Digital testing and diagnostic tools are chosen whenever possible in order to allow the technician to store, and archive test results
electronically, and speed up the down time on preventive maintenance and repairs.
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What gases are dangerous for the brain in a car.?

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Jack

I know that my car doesn't have a carbon monoxide leak as I have checked with a high priced detector, yet I'm still feeling nauseous. My car vibrates somewhat harshly so motion sickness is highly considered (by me) but I just in case⦠Could someone help me out please. And its the engine that rumbles⦠something with the spark plugs, timing and old oil

Answer
It could be a motor mount, too.

Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

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What is the best alarm security system for a home?

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Ulises M

I need a cheap alarm system that will get the job done

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It entirely depends upon your particular environment. I recommend taking a slow walk around your home, evaluating points of entry and climbing or hiding areas. You can make your own alarm system, if you're handy enough. I don't know which of the paid alarm systems are suitable, however.

Here's an excerpt from consumer reports:

Basic Midlevel High-end
Cost: $100 to $350 for systems, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $700 to $800, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $2,000 to $3,000 or more, based on home size and number of doors and windows, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring.
Features: Control panel, one or two sensors for doors and windows, siren, motion detector. Wired or wireless. Features: Often adds infrared motion detectors, glass-breakage sensors, pressure mats, interactive services, a panic button. Some include smoke detectors linked to monitoring service. Wired or wireless. Features: Typically includes same features as midlevel plus smoke, carbon monoxide, flood, and heat-loss detection linked to monitoring service. Priciest combine wired and wireless technology.
Pros: Covers a burglarâs common entry points, often with cellular station contact. Pros: More doors and windows covered. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15). Pros: Every vulnerable entry point is covered, maximizing protection from break-ins. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15).
Cons: Leaves many areas unguarded. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. After warranty, repairs charged per visit. Cons: More motion detectors increase chance of false alarms if they are inadvertently activated in vulnerable areas while youâre home. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. Cons: Added sensors further increase chance of false alarms, requiring added care by family members and guests. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years.

How to keep a bird from getting sick?

Jack

I want to get a conure but I don't want him to get sick. Should I close all the air vents in his room? How often do they get sick? Thanks

Answer
Conures are known to be social and intelligent birds and they are highly appreciated as pets. In the wild, most species form flocks of 20 birds or more. If you keep a single bird, you have to give it a lot of attention and companionship since it is such a social creature. You should also give it toys, mirror etc to keep it active and prevent boredom in the cage. Conures are normally easy to tame and can be taught all sorts of tricks as long as you give them enough attention. Single birds are known to be especially keen on interacting with humans and can for instance learn how to say a few words in their peculiar high-pitches voice. A conure that does not receive any stimulation can grow sad and listless.

Conures wants to keep clean and you should give them opportunity to take a bath on a daily basis. It is important not to use deep water. Some specimens love to be sprayed with lukewarm water. After bathing or being sprayed, the bird will carefully preen its entire body and excrete oil to lubricate the feathers.

The recommended minimum cage size depends on how large and active your bird is, and how much time you let it spend outside the cage. The cage must be protected from draft. Include at least two perches; one up high and one near food, water and bath. Give your bird suitable things to climb and chew on in the cage; this way it will maintain its beak and nail in good condition. You can find various objects in the pet store, e.g. mineral blocks. It is also a good idea to add small natural branches from trees to allow gnawing.

Maintenance schedule
Each day: clean and replenish water and food dishes
Each week: clean perches and toys
Each year: clean and disinfect the entire cage

Newspaper needs to be changed every other day. If you use absorbent bedding instead, you only have to change it once a week.

Conures are generally healthy animals that rarely become ill, but it is important to follow the requirements above and any specific requirements of your species, e.g. when it comes to housing and feeding, if you want your conure to stay happy and healthy.

Signs of illness in conures
1.resting more often than normally, especially if the head is tucked under the wing or rump
2.apathy
3.sitting on the bottom of the cage more than usual
4.not making any sounds anymore
5.ruffled plumage
6.loss of appetite
7.weight loss
8.drinking more or less than normally
9.discharge from mouth and/or nostrils (like when human has a cold)
10.clouded eyes
11.the droppings become looser than normally
12.seem to have difficulty breathing
13.opening and closing its mouth in an unusual fashion
14.growths around the beak

If your bird starts plucking its feathers it is probably not physically ill, it is most likely bored and feels alone in the cage. It may also be bullied by other birds in the cage or feel unsafe in its environment

things that you can do and that will help prevent harm to your parrots.
â Keep doors and windows closed when your bird is out of the cage. (Warning birds have been know to chew holes in screens and have escaped that way).
â Before you allow your flighted bird out make sure they know their way around and supervise them at all times to prevent injury.
â Clean your house with bird friendly products such as vinegar and baking soda and invest in a steam mop, stick vacuum, steam cleaner, or hand held vacuum for clean ups.
â Clean your birdâs cage on a weekly basis and wipe down daily.
â Offer at least daily clean fresh water. Goldie gets fresh water twice a day.
â Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.
â Check bedding and toys everytime you clean the cage (daily) for strings, frayed edges, holes, or any toy that appears broken, worn, or in the least bit hazardous. Bird can get themselves caught and strangled in a toy or bed.
â Secure items that can fall on playing or flying birds.
â Have a yearly vet wellness checkup.
â Offer your bird a bath as often as it seems to want one.
â Learn the signs of illness in a bird.
â Check your birdâs weight weekly and make note of changes.
â Make sure your bird is offered regular play time.
â If you have cats, dogs, or other parrots always supervise when your bird is out playing.
â Never use the self cleaning feature on an oven with the bird in the house.

Last but not least, diet. A balanced diet can ward off so many illnesses in our pet birds. Fresh pesticide free fruits and vegetables, sprouts, grains, nuts, cooked beans, and pellets with minimal seed...

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are R.V. trailers required to have Carbon Monoxide Detectors as standard equipment?

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trtyrell19

Answer
When I had an RV I had one installed--if you have a RV with a generator you would seriously want to have one because of the potential problem with CO2 poisoning.
some people just died up in the Dakotas because of CO2 poisoning while running an on-board generator.

Tips for new class B RV owner?

Q. Just purchased a new Roadtrek. We have always tent camped, so this is new for us. Do you have any tips, tricks, etc. to keep things secured while traveling? Any other advice would be great, as well.

Answer
Hi
Recommend a few things
Make sure you have spare light bulbs and fuses
Make sure you have a good spare tire-and know how to change a flat
Keep a small toolbox in it. Screwdrivers, pliers, electric tape, etc
Small 1st aid kit
If it did not come with a carbon monoxide detector-buy one-can save your life.

Just a few things that I keep in mine.

Have Fun!!

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There is an irregular, electronic chirp emanating from our kitchen ceiling. What could this possibly be?

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Patrick D.

We thought it was our carbon monoxide detectors, but we took the batteries out of all of them and no dice. It seems very clearly to come from inside of the ceiling.... but the problem is that it's not a drop ceiling and we have no access inside of the ceiling. More like a chirp than a beep, and it occurs every couple of minutes, though with no regularity.

Answer
If you removed the batteries, then for sure you're going to experience the "chirping" sound. There should be a little indicator light that, with a fully charged battery, should be green. You experiencing the "chirp" sound tells me that the light on your detector is going to be an orange or red color. This is your indication to replace the battery, which, nine times out of ten, is going to be a 9 volt battery. In most cases, the actual light in which I have just mentioned acts as a "Test" button as well...Some units have a test button off to the side. Anyway, upon depressing this particular button consecutively for at least 10 seconds, the alarm will go off, indicating that it's fully operational again...Note: the alarm will shut itself off automatically, however there should be a hush button to do it sooner... This "chirping" sound was designed to be irritating. Placed there deliberately by the manufacturer to identify when to change the battery...Believe it or not, this annoying chirp can and has saved many lives...Good Luck !!!

How do u knw its an emergency when your carbon monoxide detector goes off?

Vikcy

If my carbon monoxide dectector goes off how would I know if theres really something wrong or if the batteries just need to be changed?

Answer
The detector only detects gas The battery alarm is similar to a smoke detector low battery, alarm which is an intermediate chirp, when the it detects gas it goes off very loud, and continuous.

Carbon monoxide is odorless, Humans can't smell it and if you feel head rushy or light headed very good indicator of being poisoned. If you don't get out at that sign the next is passing out after your out
in the continued presence of the gas death will follow. You just won't wake back up.

So if it goes off You immediately open doors and windows and get out call 911 and state you have a carbon monoxide leak.

If you have gas appliances the risk is a lot higher for poisoning

hope it helps
Lr

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where is the best place to install a carbon monoxide detector?

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tony b

I've seen conflicting information regarding the best place to put a carbon monoxide detector. Which is correct, near the floor or near the ceiling.?

Answer
well usually you want them fifteen feet from any fuel burning heating or cooking appliances because during start up a small amount is emitted. Bathrooms usually hold to much humidity so usually not there. Installation locations vary by manufacturer. since it is roughly the same weight as air If you have central air keep in mind during heating it may be contained in rising warm air. It is a good idea to have them within ten feet of every bedroom in your home and on each floor including your basement. Follow whatever the brand you buys instructions are because they are all tested specific in ways.

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.

Answer
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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