Kamis, 06 Februari 2014

Are Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors the same thing?




Chris(f)


there has been a lot of deaths in my city cause people got carbon monoxide poisoning so all over the news they're like "go out and buy a carbon monoxide detector!" so I went to my Wal Mart and I didn't find any. I found a bunch of smoke detectors but I already have 1 installed in my home, and then it dawned on me...maybe it's the same thing! Well is it?
if they're not the same thing, where can I buy one?
I checked Wal Mart, Target, Home Depot and some hardware shops



Answer
No Carbon monoxide detectors are not usually combined with smoke detectors also the placement of carbon monoxide detectors are crucial you. Usually you can find the kind that plugs into a outlet and you want it near a supply vent.

You can also usually go to the local fire dept and inquire about carbon monoxide detectors. Around here they usually give them out free.

We offer free carbon monoxide detectors with every furnace install. Also it is something I suggest for every furnace PM I do the cost is about $25.00 to $40.00 depending on the one the customer wants.

Check Johnstone or another HVAC supply house if you cant find one at Wal Mart, Home Depot, or Lowes.

Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning?

Q. Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning if the gas is off and the leak won't be fixed til next week?


Answer
Well first off it depends on how severe the leak is. But to answer your question, yes. You can actually get Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide (abbreviated:"CO") is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that is very toxic if you inhale very high amounts of it. I've also heard that it is capable of damaging the nerve cells in your body and even in some occasions causing death. Just to be safe, I would recommend the placement of carbon monoxide detectors around places in your home like the kitchen or in or near the bedrooms.




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