my son lives alone and he had two episodes of passing out and not feeling good can this be by his gas heater?

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JoAnn P

he has a small heater, he has not been feeling good and thinks it's carbon monoxide he also called his landlord. he past out three times last night and i am taking him to the ER after his shift at work. He is dizzy, and blacks out

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Well for starters-- he should have a carbon monoxide detector in his apartment along with a smoke detector. All cities are different but here in New York landlords are required by law to install them in all units. Most other cities that I know of have similar laws. If his landlord is not obligated or refuses to do so, a basic one is not that expensive-- Carbon monoxide can be fatal.

Also, when your son passed out was he at his apartment or yours? It could be something else-- mold in the apartment or a physical health problem or a neurological problem. Either way, definately do not ignore it-- he should see a doctor as soon as possible to properly diagnose the problem-- I do not recommend doing yourself or allowing google, wikipedia, me or any other poster here to do it instead.

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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What can make a CO detector false alarm?

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Keith

I am seeing carbon monoxide detectors on my boat false alarm at times. These are both the regular variety and the very sensitive aviation types. There are no boats or engines running nearby, no flames, aerosols in use, no combustion engines of any kind. What other gasses might cause these to false alarm?

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It's possible that the humidity is affecting the performance of the sensors as well. Try running a hair dryer on an open detector to dry out the components.

If you're on the ocean, the salt could be causing issues as well. You'll probably need to switch them out if it's a salt issue, as cleaning them probably isn't an option.

How do I test for the following pollutants in a lab (Environmental Chemistry)?

beltlessbo

Sulfer Dioxide (SO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Ozone (O3)
Lead and Heavy Metals (Pb, Hg, etc.)
Any other that may pertain to this subject.

Thank you.

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Solids like lead and other heavy metals could obtained by filtering the air particles out of the air. They all form insoluble precipitates with carbonic acid (H2CO3).

Ozone can be determined by its sharp smell if in enough concentrations. In Central Florida it is a common smell in the air after a thunder and lightening storm.

NO2 is a brown gas that is easily seen in concentrations in the distant near the horizon.

SO2 can be determined by bubbling the air though water and testing for increased acidity. It also has a sulfur like smell in concentrations.

CO is the most difficult gas. It is colorless and odorless. It will any animal life that is forced to breath it. There are CO detectors that can be bought. I had one in the cabin of my boat which had an inboard gasoline engine.

All of these gases can be detected by a gas chromatograph in a lab.

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Why does my Nighthawk carbon monoxide detector keep chirping every so often and reading 248 after I reset it?

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Dragonlady

The last few days, the detector has chirped...does it for about an hour or less, every 30 seconds or so. Sometimes it stops for hours..even up to a day before it does it again. I've changed the battery twice. It came up low battery once...but was reading 0 the whole time the other times it happened. Then when I hit reset, it went to 888, then to 248 and once said 247. I don't understand this...makes me worry, yet it goes back to 0.

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It suggests that there most likely is a malfunction if as you say that you've put new batteries in. It could also be an end of life warning (not yours, the carbon monoxide detectors'). If you've had the alarm for between 4-7 years this could be the case. People have had some problems with this particular model of carbon monoxide detector. It's probably best to contact the manufacturer directly, in this case Kidde, and if you have a valid warranty get them to send a new one asap. If not and your detector is in the end of life period it's probably better to buy a new one asap anyway. In the meantime it's better not to take any risks; make sure your house is well ventilated at all times.

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Searching to buy a guard dog - what breed would be the best for me?

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ArmywifeCF

Hello,
We are about to move to the new house, and we need to buy a dog to guard the property. So far I would like a German shepherd and my husband would like a Rottweiler but it is not a definite choice- maybe some other breed too. I have to have in count the following:
- Dog has to be strong enough to stop intruders from approaching the house (the whole property is well fenced)
- Has to be able to live outside in his own house (here temperatures never fall below 2-3 C )
- Should obey both myself and my husband (especially in the matter of allowing visitors to enter)
- We have a 5 yr old cat that lives in the house with us but should not be harmed if accidentally goes out
- We have no and do not plan children

Thanks
edit:dog has to live outside because we are home only nights and weekends, not because we don't want to interact-of course we will

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If you can't house your lone dog inside with your family, you are not prepared to have a dog and should not have one. Dogs are pack animals and rely on the attention, affection and interaction they get from you. Unless you plan to have multiple dogs that will provide the attention and interaction a dog requires to each other, leaving a dog outside and alone is cruel and often results in behavioral problems like barking, digging and aggression. Since outdoor dogs bark so much, people tend to ignore them anyway. My neighbor had one that barked all the time, which did not endear him to the neighborhood. Nobody payed attention and things were stolen from the alley all the time. Someone even got past the dog and stole a motor scooter right out of his yard!

If you are just looking for a way to protect your home, there are plenty of other options. You can get a security system - these can now be fully integrated with motion sensors that will not pick up your cat, glass breakage detectors, fire and carbon monoxide detectors, remote monitoring, mobile panic buttons for police and medical, cameras, DVRs, etc. Mine even has wireless signal (so you can't cut it off by cutting my phone line). You or your husband is in the military, right? You guys must have guns around and know how to use them, or if he does and you don't, have him teach you and get you a 38 or a 9 - good man stoppers with not much recoil. If you can't stand the thought of a gun, and a high tech security system just isn't enough, get a panic room.

Even the cheapest security system is better security than an outdoor dog that feels unloved and abandoned. If you have a townhouse, the solution is simple - break in from the front yard. If you have a single fence for your whole house, often dogs that feel abandoned and alone will roll over on the owners for a piece of meat and a scratch behind the ears. A professional will generally case your house for a while, and may even befriend your outdoor dog while you are out. If your dog becomes aggressive due to the extended solitude, that is a liability for you. Dogs love to dig, and can make quick work of the dirt under a fence if they want to. Children and teens can often be cruel to outdoor dogs, provoking them further. If your outdoor dog escapes while you are out all day and attacks somebody (who is not going to admit they teased your dog for the past month), that is your liability. I could keep listing off reasons why you should never keep a dog outside its whole life, but I suggest you start with the articles below and then speak to some animal rescues about responsible dog ownership, then determine if you are willing to make room in your family home for one more or if a different security solution would be better for your family.

First home of my own!?

shayla z

Do any of you have tips and what are some good home essentials that are a must to you?

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I was in my late 20's when I bought my first home in 2005. Out of all the crazy crap I bought (everything from a Little Giant ladder which I've used like 3 times to all kinds of kitchen appliances I've never used), here are the best things I use:

#1: An electric drill or screwdriver. I went on and spent the $40 and got a name brand battery-pack hand-held drill that comes in a carrying case. It comes with detachable heads for a basic drill, Phillips screwdriver head or flat screwdriver head. You can then use it to hang up pictures within seconds. (Using screws). I use it more than any other tool out there.

#2: A magnetic hand-held paint pot. If you are going to repaint anything, they make this awesome little plastic pot (don't know whatelse to call it), that has refillable liners. There is a magnet at the rim so you can stick your paintbrush against it so it doesn't fall too deep in the paint. You can find it at Home Depot or Lowes. Don't forget the nail hole paste (to fill in old nail holes) or painter's tape.

#3: I have a "library" in my house because I love to read and have all kinds of paperbacks. I had more wall space than floor space (high ceilings), so went to Home Depot and bought shelving systems. You can get all kinds of styles. I have also used their shelves for knick-knacks in other rooms. It was so fun buying the brackets and shelves and then putting them up myself. The shelves are sturdy and easy to hang.

Don't forget to think about your climate in your area. I hadn't thought ahead to winter and so didn't have a snowshovel or ice melt till it was too late. If you have lots of trees around you, you may have lots of leaves drop into your yard in fall. You'll need to decide if you are going to want to rake, or mow over them, etc.

Don't forget safety items like a fire extinguisher. The best thing I've purchased that makes me feel better is a carbon monoxide detector. Hung it up outside my bedroom.

Other than that, I'd chill out buying kitchen appliances (other than your basics you'll need) till you get settled. Then you can see what you really need and want instead of accumulating stuff you'll never use.

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Why do I wake up with a headache when I sleep in the basement?

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Nicolas

When my friend spent the night he made a comment "every time I sleep at your basement it feels like I've been drinking I get a mild headache" then friend 2 agreed. Whenever I go to sleep in my room on the weekends I wake up with a mild headache also. Not on the weekdays though I get up for school at 7 though. Could it be because my room is in the basement? Could it be because my room is pitch black regardless of the time of the day.

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I would speculate that your furnace is in the basement, and that your house has temperature setback, and that the furnace doesn't kick back on till after 7A.M., so you don't notice things on the weekdays, but that you and your friends don't get up till after that on the weekend days.

I very much suggest that there be a carbon monoxide detector mounted in the basement, or at the very least a smoke detector near the furnace.

Alternately, you could wake up dead later on when the furnace comes on during the night after things get a lot colder.

And if you don't have at least 8% of your floor area in window area, half of it being openable, it is not legally a habitable space, per the International Code for residential properties.

People were not designed to live in caves. Nor near carbon monoxide sources into their habitable spaces.

What gases are dangerous for the brain in a car.?

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.

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Why do my fire alarms keep going off?

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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.

where can you find a good and not to expensive carbon monoxide detectors in beverly hills?

Jessica l

name the places

Answer
I have no idea what type of retail stores you have in B.H.,
but you can get one at any Home Depot, Lowes, Target,
K-Mart, or probably any hardware store.

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What can make a CO detector false alarm?

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Keith

I am seeing carbon monoxide detectors on my boat false alarm at times. These are both the regular variety and the very sensitive aviation types. There are no boats or engines running nearby, no flames, aerosols in use, no combustion engines of any kind. What other gasses might cause these to false alarm?

Answer
It's possible that the humidity is affecting the performance of the sensors as well. Try running a hair dryer on an open detector to dry out the components.

If you're on the ocean, the salt could be causing issues as well. You'll probably need to switch them out if it's a salt issue, as cleaning them probably isn't an option.

Where/how to put carbon monoxide detector in a small bedroom?

sam

I have a gas heater in my very small bedroom (my room is only 12x12x 8 feet), and have been trying to put carbon monoxide alarm there. But every time I put and leave the alarm for only 5 minutes in the room, the alarm sounds. I believe it sounds because the alarm is less than 15 feet from the gas heater.

Is there anybody who has idea how to solve this problem? Where and how am I supposed to put the alarm to detect carbonmonoxide in my small bedroom? Thanks a lot.

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You should get your room tested by a professional for carbon monoxide. The alarm is designed to detect the presence of CO (carbon monoxide) and it's detecting it. Since you're living in the same area the alarm is in, you're being exposed to that CO. Don't mess around - many, many people have died in their sleep from CO poisoning.

Some causes of CO generation are caused by the exhaust gasses no being vented properly (blocked chimney), or blocked source of fresh air. Both these situations can kill you. Call a certified heating and cooling guy. Do you really trust life and death questions to anonymous people who have no qualifications to answer those types of questions?

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Carbon Monoxide Detector - Peak Level Reading Question?

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Alex

I have the Kidde KN-COPP-3 detector and I'm having a little trouble figuring out how it's operating.

So far I have not had any alarms go off, and I always get a reading of zero. However, today when I came home I had the "Err" error message displayed, and when I tested the Peak Level Memory it came up as "999." When I test now, however, the unit is reading "0".

How can it be possible that I have had a 999ppm reading and the alarm never went off? Could this be due to the error that was displayed today? The unit was safely plugged in when I checked, my only guess for what might have happened was a brief power surge/outage but my neighbors are saying they didn't have anything of that sort.

Just concerned and wondering what this machine is trying to tell me. I'm looking for a customer service number so I can check it myself.

(For reference, I'm not currently nor have I recently experienced any symptoms of C.O. poisoning, but for safety's sake I've opened my windows and done several Tests on the unit.)

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Check you peak reading often, but 999 would be so lethal. I've heard anything more then 100 for a few minutes can be fatal. Most likely it was apart of your err. message. Mine reads a peak sometimes around 16, but the only time i've seen err or high numbers is when the battery is dead, and changing the battery/resetting the unit.

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

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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what should i do about the carbon monoxide smell from my gas stove?

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Bird N

it's pretty slight and i only smell it when i'm standing in front of the stove. the gas company came out and they guy had his detector or whatever. He said that it might be carbon monoxide and it might be incomplete combustion from one of the pilot lights and that they may need adjustment and that it wasn't a natural gas leak. I only smell it when I stand in front of the gas stove. He also recommended I open a door or window when I have the stove or oven on. He also pointed out the debris flakes under the stove cover as fuel debris or whatever. I put a carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen for about an hour and it didn't go off. What should I do? Call an appliance repair company? will it be expensive? Thanks!

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you can,t smell carbon monoxide,
check the pilot lights, a slight smell of gas is normal on a gas stove

does anyone know of any gas leak detectors available from shops in England?

cuddles

after having our boiler serviced we were told of a gas escape which has now been sorted with new pipes but does anyone know if there is detector for us to test this in the future like there is a carbon monoxide detector?

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In the US the gas company provides this service absoutely free at any time of the day or night on any day.
If you call them for an inspection they will give you an appointment. But if you call because you smell gas they will be there pronto.
I would assume they are the same over there??

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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.

Does a portable Calor gas heater give off carbon monoxide?

I only have electric in my new home and not gas and it costs just too much to heat the place electrically. I'm thinking that maybe a portable Calor gas heater may be an option but I'm unsure if they can be used indoors when all the windows are shut.

Do they give a carbon monoxide problem? Any website on the subject would be helpful too.

Please only reply if you know the answer to the carbon monoxide question rather than giving any other heating tips.

Thank you so much.

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Anything that burns, will give off carbon monoxide. But most of the new ones are made so that they have an automatic shut off, in case of carbon Monoxide build up. But I certainly would have a detector, if I were going to use one.

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Why does my carbon monoxide alarm keep going off?

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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?

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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.

Can carbon monoxide get into the passenger cabin of your car?

Wolverine2

Hi:

I ask this question obviously because I tend to be a bit paranoid about things.

There is nothing wrong with my car as it is only about 4 1/2 years old and has slightly less than 14K miles on it and is in mint condition and practically as good as new and I take good care of it. It is a 2009 Ford Escape Limited with a 3.0L V6 engine.

Now the obvious question is, besides obviously doing something stupid such as sitting in your car with the engine running in an enclosed space or the exhausts pipe being snow plow clogged and such, is it possible for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to leak into the passenger cabin?

I have heard the only possible other way that could happen is if there was a leak in the exhaust system even when in an open area driving or at idle? Is this true.

And if there was a leak in the exhaust system, is it likely that dangerous levels of carbin monoxide would build up in the cabin so fast that it would kill you before you even noticed anything was wrong in the middle of driving on the road?

And if there was a leak in the exhaust system, would your car tell you something was wrong right away or would you notice something was not right such as poor acceleration or something smelling or such. Or would a check engine light come or some other service type light come on?

I am not asking this question because I have noticed anything wrong with my car. In fact once again my car is in perfect shape, but this is a general question about any car, whether modern or older in the what if an exhaust leak happens?

I ask because why is there such a big deal about putting carbon monoxide detectors in homes of all types, but not of having one in your car?

I mean if there was improper or blocked ventilation on your gas furnace or incomplete flame burning, it would send carbon monoxide right into your house and make you sick or even kill you which would set off a carbon monoxide alarm so you knew to get out of there.

But a a leak in your exhaust system on your car, the carbon monoxide could come right into the passenger cabbin and you may not even know it as it is by itself odorless and it could kill you.

Or are there built in alarms in new cars? Or if not, is it a different reason in cars than homes? Such as maybe your car would act up in plenty of other ways before it would even be possible for enough dangerous levels of CO to build up in the cabin after an exhaust leak that you would know it needs to be fixed right away?


So the moral of the story is, can an exhaust leak go unnoticed and send carbon monoxide into the cabin and kill you. Is it something to be worried about and should the exhaust system be inspected ever year just in case. Or should I get a CO alarm and put it in my car?

Answer
Follow another car in traffic and you are breathing in his carbon monoxide.

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Do I need a carbon dioxide(yes "di"oxide) detector in my home per California regulations?

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Q. Yes I mean "Di"oxide. I have a monoxide detector in my home already but the inspector came through for a final inspection and said we needed to install a dioxide as well, this seems quite pointless to me. Does anyone know anymore information about this?

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I think you may be confused. Your state law requires the carbon monoxide detector. Carbon dioxide detectors are usually handheld devices used in industries such as HVAC to test the quality of air coming out of air conditioners. Appliance repair techs also use them for detecting gas leaks.

Read the following. What he may have meant is that you need to replace yours with an approved one.

http://fire.lacounty.gov/top_story_images/faq_CO.pdf

carbon monoxide detector, California apartment law?

Jessica!

Do i have to buy the carbon monoxide detector for my apartment or does my land lord?

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HI
I recommende you but carbon monoxide detector by yourself, because you can transfer it for another
apartment .
best regard
diyaco

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carbon monoxide detector?

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Arii L

my carbon monoxide detector is saying error on the "dial" what does this mean
its a kidde Nighthawk monoxide detecter. please help i dont know what to do,

Answer
Taking out the battery will do that ,IF it's battery powered.
IF it's line voltage powered, you may have to unplug it,
BUT
it may have a battery back-up.
You will have to unplug the battery as well to reset it.
Check it out
http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com/nighthawk.htm

Why does my Nighthawk carbon monoxide detector keep chirping every so often and reading 248 after I reset it?

Dragonlady

The last few days, the detector has chirped...does it for about an hour or less, every 30 seconds or so. Sometimes it stops for hours..even up to a day before it does it again. I've changed the battery twice. It came up low battery once...but was reading 0 the whole time the other times it happened. Then when I hit reset, it went to 888, then to 248 and once said 247. I don't understand this...makes me worry, yet it goes back to 0.

Answer
It suggests that there most likely is a malfunction if as you say that you've put new batteries in. It could also be an end of life warning (not yours, the carbon monoxide detectors'). If you've had the alarm for between 4-7 years this could be the case. People have had some problems with this particular model of carbon monoxide detector. It's probably best to contact the manufacturer directly, in this case Kidde, and if you have a valid warranty get them to send a new one asap. If not and your detector is in the end of life period it's probably better to buy a new one asap anyway. In the meantime it's better not to take any risks; make sure your house is well ventilated at all times.

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my carbon monoxide detector reads 2ppm in my wearhouse when my forklift trucks are running is this safe?

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If it truly is only 2 ppm then you are within the limits of OSHA which has established a 50 PPM limit for the workplace.... But be careful of the testing device you are using. Some devices use a different unit of measure. The safest concentration is zero.
Some detection devices only measure concentrations of 1,000 parts per million and higher, significantly above safe levels. Testing equipment should be capable of sensing levels as low as one part per million. For example, Underwriters Laboratories' standard for residential carbon monoxide detectors requires detectors to alarm before 90 minutes of exposure to 100 parts per million of carbon monoxide.

If initial readings don't reveal sufficient concentrations of carbon monoxide to set off the alarm, digital measurement testing equipment that produces a printed 24-hour record can be used to help identify the source.

Carbon Monoxide and homeostasis?

Q. If the bond formed between carbon monoxide and hemoglobin is over 200 time stronger than the bond formed between oxygen and hemoglobin, how does exposure to carbon monoxide affect homeostasis?

Answer
Hemoglobin transports oxygen and carbon dioxide back and forth. Depending on the concentration in each environment, CO2 or O2 will break away from hemoglobin and diffuse into the cells or into lungs.

But if a certain molecule is bound to hemoglobin very tightly, they will not break away easily to diffuse into cells or into the lung. And Carbon monoxide is a molecule that will bind hemoglobin and leave no space for the much needed CO2 and O2 molecules to bind to hemoglobin.

Thus all hemoglobin when bound by Carbon monoxide will not leave any space for CO2 or O2 to bind. Thus there will be no cellular respiration occuring. Thus a person will die.

Carbon monoxide is a significantly toxic gas and has no odor or color. It is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries. Exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central nervous system and heart. Following poisoning, long-term sequelae often occurs. Carbon monoxide can also have severe effects on the foetus of a pregnant woman. Symptoms of mild poisoning include headaches and dizziness at concentrations less than 100 ppm. Concentrations as low as 667 ppm can cause up to 50% of the body's haemoglobin to be converted to carboxy-haemoglobin (HbCO). Carboxy-haemoglobin is quite stable but this change is reversible. Carboxy-haemoglobin is ineffective for delivering oxygen, resulting in some body parts not receiving oxygen needed. As a result, exposures of this level can be life-threatening. In the United States, OSHA limits long-term workplace exposure levels to 50 ppm.

The mechanisms by which carbon monoxide produces toxic effects are not yet fully understood, but haemoglobin, myoglobin, and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase are thought to be compromised. Treatment largely consists of administering 100% oxygen or hyperbaric oxygen therapy, although the optimum treatment remains controversial. Domestic carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by the use of household carbon monoxide detectors.

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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.

Answer
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.

What do I need to be aware of when using a propane space heater?

cottonlily

I'm moving into a rental house that has a big rectangular metal space heater. It has to be plugged in but it's fueled by propane. That kinda baffles me, but whatever, I've always had CH/AC. My question is what do I need to know about this thing? All I know so far is that I'll need a carbon monoxide detector which the re-modelers are already installing.

Answer
A lot of space heaters do not require electricity to operate, but they have blower fans as an option to help circulate the heat.

Check the rating plate on the heater. It should state the minimum clearances to be maintained from combustibles etc.

These type of heaters work quite well for heating an open area. You wont get a lot of benefit from it in rooms off of the main room, but they work pretty well...They are PERFECTLY SAFE if they are maintained and serviced properly. If they weren't they wouldn't be allowed in homes.

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Why do my fire alarms keep going off?

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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.

My carbon monoxide detector keeps beeping?

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.

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Smoke Detectors Question?

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kasmira25

I just moved into a whole house and have noticed that there is one non working old as dirt smoke detector in the kitchen and non anywhere else in the house.

How many smoke detectors do i need?
I live in upstate NY
The house has a full unfinished basement, first floor,second floor with 4 bedrooms and bathroom, unfinished attic.
Gas heat and stove- so do i need a carbon monoxide detector?
I have two small children
The house is not new, its an older victorian

Any info would be helpful as to the amount and placement!! Thank you!

Answer
Not sure what the laws are regarding them, but I will give you best practices.

There should be at least one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home.

Each bedroom should have it's own smoke detector, preferably near the door to catch any smoke entering from the hallway.

Don't put a smoke detector in the kitchen due to nuisance alarms, but it's a good idea to have one nearby.

So I would recommend 8 smoke alarms and 3 CO detectors. If you want you can substitute 3 CO/smoke combo detectors.

Put one in each bedroom, one in the main hall on the second floor, two on the main floor, and one or two in the basement depending how big it is.

is it mandatory to have a carbon monoxide detector in a warehouse?

BLOODHOUND

My boyfriend works in a warehouse in Buffalo, NY.
His father works for National Fuel and he came into the warehouse because Joe (boyfriend) kept getting head aches.. getting dizzy and migraines.
He said that the entire warehouse was measuring at at least 75 ppm
Then he told us that when it is even 35 ppm you should get a blood test if you have been feeling symptoms.

So Joe bought a Carbon Monoxide Detecter and put it in the warehouse .. and it keeps going off non-stop.. and his boss yells at him to take it down.

Here in NY.. i know that when you buy a house.. or rent a home.. the home HAS TO HAVE a carbon monoxide detector.
What about warehouses?

Joe is going to get bloodwork done this week..
His boss is being a real jerk about it.. calling him weak.. because he goes through so much aspirin from head aches and stuff.
Should he take legal action if his boss does nothing about the Carbon Monoxide?

Any advice would really help.. thank you so much.

Answer
yes he is creating a unsafe work environment

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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.

Answer
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.

If you have an itchy chin and your carbon monoxide detector says 'error'...?

Lorna Grer

So, my chin is really itchy and when I came home, my carbon monoxide detector read ''error''. Am I experiencing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer
No, of course not.

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