MICKY
when it has been detected by a detector and room has been cleared can the carbon monoxide disperse naturally or dose the area need proper airing to disperse the threat
Answer
Carbon monoxide is the incomplete combustion of fuel (wood, natural gas, etc.). If carbon monoxide is detected. it is a good idea to get outside and call the fire company, as they can clear and check for the cause. To remove CO you can open windows and grab some fans and start dispersing it. Also shut off the possible source for the CO and have the appliance inspected or repaired to prevent repeat problems. CO is only deadly in high concentrations so by opening the windows and doors and circulating it around along with fresh air the concentration goes down.
Carbon monoxide is the incomplete combustion of fuel (wood, natural gas, etc.). If carbon monoxide is detected. it is a good idea to get outside and call the fire company, as they can clear and check for the cause. To remove CO you can open windows and grab some fans and start dispersing it. Also shut off the possible source for the CO and have the appliance inspected or repaired to prevent repeat problems. CO is only deadly in high concentrations so by opening the windows and doors and circulating it around along with fresh air the concentration goes down.
Carbon Monoxide VS. Carbon Dioxide?
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After my gas fireplace in the living room repaired, a service guy advised me not to use fireplace because carbon dioxide (or monoxide, I don't recall) was detected around window glass and gasket. The company advised me to replace entire window glass set with frame costing me $350. Now this area - Portland, OR is Deadly Cold, so I just turned on Pilot Flame on gas fireplace for back up plan in case of electricity interruption. I also install Carbon Monoxide detector.
- Question one? Which one is related to gas fireplace? Carbon Monoxide or Dioxide?
- Question two? Is it really harmful to human? Can Carbon Monoxide detector protect my family?
- Can I repair the window glass myself with new gasket and cement? Any online store selling them?
Thanks a lot in advance!!!
Answer
Both are related. Carbon dioxide is the natural byproduct of a hydrocarbon fuel when it is being fully combusted. That can be wood, natural gas, butane, propane, fuel oil, coal, etc. Anything containing carbon that is burned can produce carbon dioxide. Normally we want each carbon atom to join with 2 oxygen atoms to make the carbon dioxide. If there are not enough oxygen atoms available the carbon atom will join with 1 oxygen atom and make carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and it will suffocate people if it builds up. Carbon monoxide is also heavier than air but more importantly it is a deadly poison and will attack soft tissues in the human body and do severe damage. While we do not want either of the gases to be accumulating in our home, carbon monoxide poisoning is a much more serious matter.
A good carbon monoxide detector is worth it's weight in gold as protection for your family. In fact you should have at least one on each level of your home.
It is possible you may be able to fix the problem yourself. The question you need to ask is "is my family's safety worth $350?" That's a decision you'll have to make for yourself.
Both are related. Carbon dioxide is the natural byproduct of a hydrocarbon fuel when it is being fully combusted. That can be wood, natural gas, butane, propane, fuel oil, coal, etc. Anything containing carbon that is burned can produce carbon dioxide. Normally we want each carbon atom to join with 2 oxygen atoms to make the carbon dioxide. If there are not enough oxygen atoms available the carbon atom will join with 1 oxygen atom and make carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and it will suffocate people if it builds up. Carbon monoxide is also heavier than air but more importantly it is a deadly poison and will attack soft tissues in the human body and do severe damage. While we do not want either of the gases to be accumulating in our home, carbon monoxide poisoning is a much more serious matter.
A good carbon monoxide detector is worth it's weight in gold as protection for your family. In fact you should have at least one on each level of your home.
It is possible you may be able to fix the problem yourself. The question you need to ask is "is my family's safety worth $350?" That's a decision you'll have to make for yourself.
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