im having headaches and dizziness and pain in my side what could it be?

hooya

Answer
carbon monoxide poisoning, perhaps:
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

â¢Headache
â¢Dizziness
â¢Nausea
â¢A flushed, blotchy, red face
â¢Weakness and light-headedness
â¢Confusion
â¢Inability to move or concentrate
â¢Chest pain
â¢Rapid, distressed breathing
â¢Unconsciousness
â¢Coma
â¢Vomiting
â¢Sleepiness
â¢Seizures
â¢Fatigue
â¢High levels of carbon monoxide can cause also cause the skin to turn gray-blue with a faint red tinge.

What to do

If you suspect someone is suffering carbon monoxide poisoning:

â¢Call 911 immediately and ask for both the fire and ambulance services.
â¢Before you attempt a rescue by entering any garage, hall, or room that you suspect may contain carbon monoxide, open the doors or windows wide to let the gas escape.
â¢Get the victim into fresh air immediately. Choose a place upwind of the poisonous fumes. If the victim is unconscious, open the airway. Check breathing and pulse. Perform CPR if necessary.
â¢Loosen tight clothing around the victimâs neck and waist.
â¢Seek medical attention even if the victim seems to recover. It is important for a doctor to assess whether any lasting damage has been done by exposure to carbon monoxide.

How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
â¢The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends installing a CO detector in the hallway near every separate sleeping area of the home. Depending on the size of your house or apartment, one monitor may not be enough.
â¢Schedule annual inspections of all furnaces and gas appliances to make sure they are properly installed and operating with adequate ventilation.
â¢Make sure the flue is open before starting a fire in the fireplace.
â¢Have your chimney or flue inspected and cleaned once a year.
â¢Never burn charcoal inside a vehicle, tent, or inside your house, or in unventilated areas outside (such as garages). In some cases, entire families have been poisoned while using a grill indoors on a rainy day.
â¢Make sure CO detectors aren't covered up by furniture or curtains.
â¢Don't go to sleep with a gas-burning heater on.
â¢Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open. Cars running in an attached garage have been source of many fatal CO poisonings.
â¢Don't use gas-powered tools and engines indoors. If this is unavoidable, open all the windows and doors and make sure the room is well ventilated.
â¢Install CO detectors in boats and recreational vehicles.
â¢Don't use fuel-burning heaters or lanterns in a camper, tent, or other enclosure.
â¢Never operate unvented fuel-burning appliances in any room with closed doors or windows.
â¢Don't let children or adults swim near the exhaust from a boat engine, and don't stand directly over the boat's exhaust pipe while on deck.

How should i be prepared if the following situations occur?

Mike

1. Gas leak in home or building
2. boating accident
3. vehicle trapped in blizzard
4. fire or explosion in a public place
5. violence in a public place

Thank you.

Answer
1. Get a carbon monoxide detector and learn the odor of natural gas.
2. Be sure to have a life vest.
3. Have a 5 x 2 inch diameter candle (2 inches wide, 5 long), matches and a blanket in your car. It will keep you warm enough to live until help can come.
4. Have a cell phone that's charged and working. Otherwise, good luck with that.
5. Same as number four. Also, a good pair of running shoes might be good too.

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What do we need for our first apartment and what does (all utilities) mean?

Your born

I need help finding out what we absolutely need when we move into a new apartment. It will be me, my bf, our 1yo son and a baby on the way. We're trying to get this place that has 2 bedrooms fully equipped. We don't have much money so we don't need to go overboard with things just the essentials for now. We don't have anything yet. Thanks for the help!

One other question, rent is $655 including all utilities. My SO works 8hrs a day and gets paid $11 by then he'll be getting paid $13.40 the hour do you think we would make enough to live on our own with two kids? I'm a SAHM.
(This means the utilities are included in the rent $655 right?)
*Utilities Included: All Utilities, Water, Garbage & Sewer*
*This is the website for the apartments we're looking at that says about the utilities if you don't know what I'm talking about, first time renting our own place! http://www.myrentersguide.com/viewlisting.php?id=993
"Eligible residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income. Rents range from $0-$862 "
"Application Fee: No, Security Deposit : 1 Mo Rent"

We have WIC since I'm pregnant and for our 1yo. We can most probably make it without food stamps but if we need it I know how to apply for that since my moms on it. SAHM: Stay at home mom.

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Ok so it is a little unclear to me if you are getting furniture. If yes, awesome --- inspect really well for bugs BEFORE you move any of your stuff in. -- including carpet. You do not want a used mattress, period. Ask them if they can store them - and have them write on the lease or even just a note that they are doing this. Either way, before you move in - you need to thoroughly inspect the place, everywhere. Mold, bugs, check for anything that looks wrong. Check for leaky faucets and that your appliances all work correctly. You want to bleach clean everything. And I mean every inch - floor, wall, cabinets, everything. If there is any mold or bugs it is NOT safe for you being pregnant or for your baby. Rent a carpet shampoo-er and seriously get that place spectacular. Your babies are going to be crawling on the floor and then put their fingers in their mouths. Do not move in on the first day - get that place clean!! If there are any problems or if anything is broken - write it down and take pictures. If your apartment does come with furniture - take a complete inventory. Also, be really careful if you have shared laundry - cleanliness wise. If you have your own laundry - run the washer through with hot water and bleach twice and then once to rinse. (same goes for dishwasher) Make sure your fire detectors work. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector. Find out if your locks have been changed since the previous owner -- if not, get them changed - you will need to clear it with management. If you have a heating unit or a/c in the unit - check for safety, that it works (yes your heat even though it is July) and if the filters need to be replaced. Don't forget to scrub out your oven and fridge REALLY good. Do not use a built in ice-maker until you have run it through 2 complete batches. If the apartment / carpet smell at all --- buy a few boxes of baking soda and put it all over the carpet and leave it for 24 hours -- this will pull odors out. Also, always keep an open baking soda in your fridge and one in your freezer. Check the windows and doors to make sure they are safe and child proof.

Utilities means electricity, water, gas, sewer. And yours also has garbage. (NEVER park near the garbage!) I looked at the website - it says cable ready which means you have the wires needed to buy cable for your TV -- it doesn't come with it. Most likely you will have some kind of internet connection also - again extra. If you do not have an internet connection - talk with management and get it done before you move in. Actually, that goes for anything you need to be fixed or done -- trust me, get it all done before you move in. Oh, and your phone would not be included either.

As for what you need: Beds, mattresses, bedding, towels and bathroom necessities. Replace the shower curtain. A toliet bowl plunger and scrub brush. Broom and vacuum. (expensive but necessary w/ the babies). Garbage cans. Microwave. At least one pan and one skillet. Some dishes & utensils. Otherwise, in the kitchen buy it as you need it. You probably want a table and chairs - but honestly you can live without -- You can eat and do pretty much everything sitting on the floor if you have to. (been there) If you do not have A/C you NEED a fan. lighting. Bucket and cleaning supplies. A laundry basket. Seriously, everything else you can wait on so don't buy it until you need it if you don't have the money. Don't run your account low buying things to make it homey or because you might need it or want it until you have at least 1 month of cash set aside in case there is anything you NEED. Raid family and freinds houses if you can for extras. Then watch for sales / clearances.

I know I just threw alot at you but I learned the hard way on alot. If you can't keep one months rent/bills/expenses/food/diapers on hand - either you or your SO need to find a job somewhere. Do NOT run yourself so low that you get in trouble. Candles that smell yummy are no good when you can't afford the food that is yummy. You will have alot of little things that you are going to want but they add up really fast. Good luck & congrats on the new place and the baby on the way!

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Garrison Carbon Monoxide alarm.?

Jess N

My alarm seems to beep every 15 seconds or so.
On the back it says 4 beeps - call 911 right away.
I want to take precautions, but I also don't want to call 911 if it's just my alarm telling me to replace it.
I took the battery out, and it still beeps when I plug it in the wall.
I've opened all windows, and everyone feels fine in the house.

Answer
Try replacing the battery. One manual says a low battery will cause it beep every 30 seconds. See page 1-5 below. No battery would likely give the same result.

My carbon monoxide alarm beeped?

Brendon

Pleasee heeelp!!!!
My monoxide barbon detector beeped... It started beeping the night before last night, 1. Beep ever minute i guess, then i pressed the reset button and it stopped. Last night, same thing . And today, it beeped 4 beeps every 5 seconds(it says on the back thats the carbon alarm!! I changed the batteries, now it seems to be ok... Whay should i do ??
The dector is new!! I have it for like, 2 years, or something ....
But later it was beeping 4 beeps every 5seconds, the thing says when this happens, its because it feels the carbon monoxide =/

Answer
change the battery's, get a new one could be a defect, if still keeps beeping call 911 or your local gas company

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Carbon Monoxide and headaches?

Molly

The furnace in our house broke down a few months ago, We paid someone to come and fix it. He tested the levels of carbon monoxide in the air and said it was on the high side, very close to but not at the deadly level. He said we didnt have to leave or anything. All winter long, Ive had a daily headache. It goes away when Im not home but not long after I walk in the door my head starts hurting again. Its also hurting worse when I wake up in the morning. Could there be a relation between the high levels of carbon monoxide and my headaches? Nobody else seems to be getting headaches though so it could be something else.
Ive also had extreme shortness of breath for a few months, Drs though it could be a heart problem but all my tests came back normal

Answer
those are classic symptoms of poisoning....get a CO detector (available at hardware stores, WAlmart, etc) and test the air ASAP!

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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Carbon monoxide detectors?

Ash1227

My carbon monoxide detector chirps once every min or so, the light will flash red once in awhile which means battery power is getting to it. Will it still detect carbon monoxide until my husband gets home tonight to replace the pack that goes in it, or should i be concerned?
I know there isn't a carbon monoxide leak because this has been doing it for a week when I turn it on. The instructions say it is a normal noise for when the battery is dieing, I want to know if it will still work while it is cherping.

Answer
Mine continues to operate while it is chirping to tell you that the battery is low. It is when it stops chirping that the unit will not and cannot detect carbon monoxide. At least that is what the instruction manual that came with mine says.

Question about carbon monoxide detector ?

GAB X P

In California, it is the law to install carbon monoxide detectors in addition to smoke detectors in a rental single family unit.
Do I have to replace the smoke detectors I have hard-wired and battery back-up with the new kind which is a combination of smoke-and-carbon monoxide ? Or, can I leave the smoke detectors there and just install the battery operated carbon monoxide ? The big reason is that I saw the new kind--combination carbon monoxide--and--smoke detectors at Home Depot, and they are $ 55.00 each. They are very expensive, therefore,can I just put the cheap kind battery operated ? Thanks

Answer
You are still required to have regular smoke detector, the carbon detector is not a replacement for the regular fire and smoke detectors whichever may apply Commercial properties are required to have all 3 vs residential properties are only smoke, and now carbon detector.

And its really not because you have a risk of carbon poisoning , unless its due to your own negligence
Like bringing your grill indoors to keep warm.Apparently in this day and age no one has learned history
of others doing stupid things and "Hey y''all" watch this was born. So because 9 people across multi states didn't have enough common sense {Its no longer taught" The federal Government made it a law which means every home in the USA rental,commercial, or otherwise, is now required to also have a carbon detector. Just so the few get a little device that says carbon detector on its case is beeping.And they can take their tiny little brain and say that was stupid and run outside call the fire department because they are ignorant . Hence the reason why your now required to have both.

And a whole bunch of new companies and even some that make regular detectors are making billions of tax free dollars on everyone else that have common sense but that's the whole gospel truth of the matter


So do not dis connect the regular fire system you have, add the carbon detector to the current system, that is the new federal rules for everyone one including home owners which are the ones that spurred the creation of the law

hope that helps
Lr

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Best smoke detector for my needs?

JoeCool

Ideally would like to find a smoke detector that has these capabilities:

120V w 9v backup - not just 9v
Dual ionization and photoelectric sensors
Ability to interconnect to other units
NOT First Alert

I don't see units like this at Lowe's or Home Depot - online or in the store. To me it seems ideal, that in a basement I may want just one type, bedrooms and other areas, both types.

Either why aren't these produced, or where are some shopping links to them?

Answer
Here you are exactly what you want and NOT a first alert check it out great product and price:Kidde KN-COSM-IB

http://smokealarmpro.com/product-review-kidde-120v-hardwired-talking-combination-carbon-monoxide-smoke-alarm-w-battery-back-up-modelkn-cosm-ib/

does anybody knows what is 'msa gas'?

Jimlberto

http://www.multigasdetection.com/?gclid=CK6NrardpJYCFQECGgodpEta5g

in this link, I was reading the last paragraph and collided with this :
"Some of the Gases Detected by some of the above detectors include
Ammonia gas , Carbon Dioxide , Carbon Monoxide , Chlorine Dioxide , Chlorine , Combustible gas detection, Fluoride , Fluorine Hydrogen , Hydrogen Chloride , Hydrogen Cyanide , Methane , Nitrogen Dioxide , Oxygen detetector, Phosphine , Sulfur Dioxide , carbon monoxide, helium, hydrocarbon, hydrogen gas , methane , msa gas ,monoxide, propane , radon gas. "

there it says. ", msa gas,"

I've searched 'msa gas' and only found a company that makes masks and detectors, but nothing about a "msa gas"

does it ring any bell to somebody?
oops, i put 'knows', It should have been 'know', sorry
ah, ok, I supposed that, somehow, but 'surely' , I was not sure, he he

thanks for your time folks

Answer
It is likely that this vendor doesn't have a chemist on staff reviewing what the sales department puts on the website -- it becomes really obvious when I see things like "fluorine hydrogen", and carbon monoxide three times.

In all likelihood, the folks in the RKI sales office are using the term "msa gas" to describe Mine Safety Appliances' Calibration gas for multi-gas detectors.

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Why is my carbon monoxide detector going off when i just installed it?

daisy_camp

well earlier this evening there was a mini fire in my cooking pan. i guess it was a grease fire and yeahh.. well my brother took the pan away and put it out. about 3 or 4 hours later i found the corbon monoxide detector and i set it up and it started beeping and wouldint stop. Is it doing this because i just installed or i have carbon monoxide in my house...
Blaahhh... Im dead.. lol... nothing really happend.... i look up symtoms and yeahh didnt have any.. soo im rite hear the same.. oh and i took it outside and then it stopped beeping then i took it back inside and it stop beeping soo yeah.. IM ALIVE!!! lol

Answer
You may have carbon monoxide in your home. You can call the fire department and they will come out with a detector to measure the level. This same thing happened to my mother a few years ago when she bought and installed a carbon monoxide detector. She called the fire department and they determined that the gas stove was leaking gas.

Why didn't the carbon monoxide detector go off?

Q. We recently had our AC/heating unit replaced. The installer said the old one was leaking carbon monoxide. So why didn't the carbon monoxide detector go off? It was and still is working(the installer tested it).
The installer didn't try to sell us a new one.

Answer
The way gas furnaces work is the blower motor that circulates hot air through the house has a higher static pressure than the combustion blower moter that creates the fire making the heat exchanger get hot. When the heat exchanger goes bad or gets holes in it it can leak carbon monoxide but more likely it will lose pressure from the blower motor air forcing air into the heat exchanger and not into the house. This would cause a roll out event. This is where the flame from the furnace would travel in the wrong direction tripping a safety limit shutting down the furnace. The way furnaces are designed even if they leak carbon monoxide or have holes inb the heat exchanger they will still keep the levels in the house at safe limits.

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Where should I put the Carbon Monoxide detector?

lovejustin

I recently purchased only one carbon monoxide detector, and I live in a three story house. The furnace is in the basement, if that effects anything :) Please help me decide where to put it in order to be safe!

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Where Should I Place a Carbon Monoxide Detector?

Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producing appliance. Keep the detector out of the way of pets and children. Each floor needs a separate detector. If you are getting a single carbon monoxide detector, place it near the sleeping area and make certain the alarm is loud enough to wake you up.
http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingswork/a/codetectors.htm

Carbon Monoxide!?!?!?

Elizabeth

I need a list of all the places carbon monoxide can leak from in the home, and why it leaks. I overreact I guess but I just want to be safe so I'm worried please help!!!
And yes I have carbon monoxide detectors.

Answer
Carbon monoxide forms when an carbon based fuel (all gas, petrol, fuel, ethanol) doesn't burn with enough oxygen to form carbon dioxide. This happens everytime you use a gas device, because the oxygen is just not concentrated enough in the local area to allow for the fuel to burn completely and leave no carbon monoxide. This is natural and not to worry about.

I imagine you're most likely to be at risk from faulty combustion devices like furnaces, gas fireplaces and heaters and spirit burners. Anything that burns gas and isn't in a well ventilated area (that's why outdoor stoves are fine, the wind just blows the carbon monoxide away) should be checked.
I stress that these products would have had to meet a certain level of quality before being sold to you - and that regular maintanence would avoid any leaks/ build up. If in doubt, consult your local firebrigade - i'm serious, they'd be glad to help, it's their job.

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Why does my carbon monoxide detector keep beeping?

MirandaT

2 days ago my detector started a slow beep every 30 seconds. I has no idea what was going on & turned the heater off & opened the windows. It stopped after about 10mon & I thought I solved the problem. Then yesterday it did it again! I did the same process over & even pushed the test/silence button to make it stop. I called & was told that it was a low battery that needed to be changed, So I went & bought new ones to exchange with the old. Again, I thought I solved the problem. Now, only 8 hours after purchasing new batteries the slow beeping has started up again!! I don't know what to do?? The heater hasn't been on since the first incident yesterday & the windows are still open. What should I do?!

Answer
What I would suggest is to try new batteries, If that fails, then put a different detector in same area and see if it happens with that one. If not, its safe to say you have a faulty detector. However, if it too goes off then there is always a possibility that you have a monoxide problem. Hope this helps.

carbon monoxide detectors?

Prevaricat

My CO monitor beeps randomly from time to time. Is this normal? I assume that if I did have a CO problem, it wouold beep like crazy. As is, it beeps only a few times every now and then. Should I be concerned?

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1) You may have a battery issue. All detectors that operate on batteries or have battery back-up will CHIRP occasionally to remind you that the battery needs to be replaced. The battery may be low on voltage or it no longer can take a "load' to operate the device.

2) You my have a dirty detector. Sometimes the CHIRPING may continue even after replacing the battery. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck out the dust that accumulates over time. Take your time and do a thorough job.

3) You my have a bad detector. Smoke and CO detectors do not last forever. They should be replaced if 10 years old or more.

Note: Smoke and CO detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Don't get into a lazy habit of waiting until it CHIRPS to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to replace all detector & alarm batteries when the clocks are changed for Day Light Saving Time.

Always use name brand Alkali batteries, bargain batteries are not a good idea in this application.

All detectors & alarms are designed with "smart" technology. Listen to what they're telling you and don't ignore the warning signals. They can't save your life if they're not working.

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Is my paranoia of heaters useless?

Hal

It's pretty cold for California right now (46° degrees) and my family has the heaters on. I turned the heater off in my room and kept the windows open. I'm EXTREMELY warm still, I have bundled myself up in warm clothes and blankets... I simply can't stand the idea of breathing in carbon monoxide. Or suffocating from it. I also need to breathe cool air in order to sleep (even if I'm bundled). The idea of breathing warm air.. bothers me.

Is this completely stupid?

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I don't know if I would call it useful, but I certainly wouldn't call it stupid! Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, and defective heaters and carbon monoxide poisoning do kill people every year. It's like being afraid of sharks. Which I am. So I don't swim in the ocean.

There's a couple of things that might help. You can get a good carbon monoxide detector at Home Depot for about $30. This would absolutely protect you. Or get an electric heater. Electric heaters don't produce carbon monoxide.

The chance of dying from a heater/carbon monoxide accident in your lifetime is 1 in 1,500,000.
The possibility of dying from a snake bite or bee sting during your lifetime is 1 in 100,000.
The chance of dying in a car accident in your lifetime is 1 in 80.

And sharks? 1 in 11 million. Yes, that's the highest odds here ... but it doesn't stop my phobia. But it's just a phobia, I don't feel any urge to swim in the ocean, and I'm perfectly healthy and happy otherwise. It's not a big deal.

You may not change this, even with the statistics, even with a CO detector, or an electric heater. Does it matter? No, not if you're not putting yourself in harm's way. Bundling is perfectly fine. Breathing cold air is perfectly fine. Or leave your door open so a little bit of the heat in the rest of the house can drift in -- it won't be too warm, but you won't be shivering either.

be well!

Is a landlord allowed to park in the garage if he is renting the apartment inside the garage?

Deanna

The exhaust pipe is literally 2ft from the door of the apt. In California. Everyday it's in and out with an SUV! No carbon monoxide detector was provided by landlord. I had to get one myself. I have 2small children in the house and I'm worried about our health. Is there a law that protects us from this?

Answer
Who has access to the garage really should be provided for in the lease; if it isn't, talk to your landlord about setting up clearer terms.

That said, unless he's idling in the garage, you don't have to be that worried about carbon monoxide.

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carbon monoxide?

SouthernBe

it only beeped once..about 10 minutes ago..should i be worried..i went to look at it and it only has one light and the light is red but it looks like it is flickering..the light is always red by the way..we have gas heat but our heat has been off for 2 months..our ac is on..where does carbon monoxide come from??

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Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless compound produced by incomplete combustion and lethal at high levels ...

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.

That being said ... you need to evacuate your residence ....

CO poisoning symptoms include confusion, headaches, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc ....

Sources may be from your water heater, chimney, etc

You need to have your home evaluated by a professional ... or at the very least have the sensor checked ...

CO poisoning symptoms include confusion, headaches, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc ....

what is a safe level of carbon monoxide?

kalashniko

i bought a new digital carbon monoxide detector...it has readings up to 400( not sure what the units of measurement are) it records a week's worth of c0 levels...i had it for a couple of days and decided to check it and it said the highest reading of c0 so far was 131....but it didnt go off....so im assuming that that is still a safe/inhabitable area.....the question is....what is a dangerous level of c0 and who do i call to service my gasboiler/ gas heater cause those are the only things in my house that are powered by gas....do i call my gas guy? or my heating/cooling guy? thanks in advance

Answer
Carbon monoxide is measured in parts per million (ppm). Any CO levels higher than 10-20 should be alarming. Especially inside of a residence. If it recorded a CO level of 131 and didn't alarm, then you might want to look into getting a new detector. If you were home at the time the level was 131, you would be dead within a few hours. The signs/symptoms of acute (new onset) CO poisoning start out as headache, reddening of face, dizziness, and progress to nausea, vomiting, trouble walking and soon thereafter, unconsciousness and death. So yes, get a hold of a professional about your furnace, washer/dryer, or whatever your think the CO source may be. Hope this helps.

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furnace thermostat set off carbon monoxide detector?

smileyfish

Can a defective wall furnace thermostat set off a carbon monoxide detector? The batteries went dead in the thermostat, we replaced them immediately. Scared us to death!!!

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A wall thermostat is an electrical switch ( or a set of switches) so no a faulty t-stat will not trip your CO detector. DO NOT HORSE AROUND, if the CO detector is going off you need to assume the worse and call the fire dept, or a furnace contractor and get the furnace and hot water heater checked for a CO leak. CO can kill you , and is tasteless, oderless and invisible.

Carbon monoxide detectors?

Ash1227

My carbon monoxide detector chirps once every min or so, the light will flash red once in awhile which means battery power is getting to it. Will it still detect carbon monoxide until my husband gets home tonight to replace the pack that goes in it, or should i be concerned?
I know there isn't a carbon monoxide leak because this has been doing it for a week when I turn it on. The instructions say it is a normal noise for when the battery is dieing, I want to know if it will still work while it is cherping.

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Mine continues to operate while it is chirping to tell you that the battery is low. It is when it stops chirping that the unit will not and cannot detect carbon monoxide. At least that is what the instruction manual that came with mine says.

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Carbon monoxide alarms went off?

Alexis

I randomly came down with a stomach bug yesterday morning, stopped vomiting around 3pm. Around 10am I heard a chirp...I have a smoke detector as well as 2 carbon detectors. I was busy throwing up, so I didn't check them til later, figured it was a bad battery. I was looking at one carbon alarm, and then heard the one on the wall. They aren't fancy, they just chirp...no digital reading, etc. I replaced the batteries to the one on the wall, it chirped 3 fast times and then did nothing. The other had one of those D batteries, so I just reset it...hasn't chirped. I have a gas heater, however the only thing it is currently used for is heating the water..our stove and dryer is electric, and we only use air conditioning right now. Should I be concerned until I hear them go off again? The detector on the wall was manufactured in 2009, so not completely new. My fiancé feels fine, my stomach issues have subsided since yesterday afternoon. Besides that I haven't had any unusual bouts of headaches or fatigue (I'm practically a night owl). I've never had carbon monoxide alarms...so I'm not sure.

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If new batteries, take them, it, out and replace. Make sure the contacts are touching the correct points on the CO detector. replace the cap/lid and press the button (if there isn't one and it is old, get rid). It should give off a shrill tone. Release the button and it should be quiet, if it still "chirps", it is no good.
Please dont risk your life for the sake of a £10.00 detector.

Why is my carbon monoxide detector chirping?

John

Started Monday night at around 4am. Not an 'alarm,' but just a chirp as though the batteries were low. I hit the reset button and it stopped immediately. Same thing happened Tuesday night. Hit reset, stopped doing it.

Yesterday it started chirping in the middle of the afternoon, so I installed a new 9v battery, thinking that it must be low. Apparently that wasn't the problem, though, because it started chirping again this morning.

Does anyone have any ideas?
*edit: I replaced the battery yesterday with a new one, assuming the battery was the problem and that it would fix it.

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Hi John, Iâm Ken with The Home Depot and have had this question before. Since you have replaced the old battery with a new one and that is not problem, your unit is probably ready to be replaced.

Some manufactures say to replace your alarm every 5 to 7 years. This is to benefit from new technology.

So I would check the age of your alarm and if it is within this time frame I would consider getting a new one. Having a proper working carbon monoxide alarm is very important. Hope this helps.

http://community.homedepot.com/t5/Parts-Care-Repair/Carbon-Monoxide-Safety/m-p/9879/highlight/true#M66

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Why dose my carbon monoxide detector goes off when there are no CO2 levels present?

Native New

For some reason the CO2 alarm keeps going off. I know the stove tops are off, and the 9V battery that powers it, have not gone down to levels that will make the CO2 alarm "chirp" once a minute.

But for the last 2 weeks my CO2 alarm keep going off at all hours of the day or night. Even when I'm not home.

Can someone PLEASE HELP!!!

Thank You in advance.
I checked the date on it, it with was manufactured in December 2004.
The batteries are brand new. They were changed last month.

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Most carbon monoxide detectors use a chemical reaction to measure levels. When they get old they can malfunction. Check the manufacture date on yours and see if it needs replaced. For more info, check out the furnace page at my source. It will give you more info about co sources and what to do.

How to turn on/off carbon monoxide in my RV (for safety reason ONLY)?

yayayayak

I lost my owners manual on one of our trips and am worried about carbon monoxide in our RV. I do have a detector but still want to know how to turn it on an off... any help?

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Carbon monoxide is created when gas is burned. If you turn the gas off that goes to your oven/stove and also turn the gas off the goes to your heater then you will be fine.

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Carbon monoxide alarm went off?

Chris Marm

I have 2 carbon monoxide detectors. one behind my dryer and one upstairs by the bedrooms. one was beeping every 30 seconds which i believe means that there is a problem with the device, however i moved the one from upstairs into the spot where the alarming one was and when i press the test button a reading of 210 ppm comes up? what should i do?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_poisoning

Readings above 100 ppm are dangerous.

I would turn down the heat (preferably off, if not too cold) and leave the house, and have a professional test it.

Assuming this is a standalone house, I assume that you have a gas furnace or water heater malfunctioning in your home.

I had first wondered if you had a malfunctioning unit - I had one once - but having your other monitor show that reading makes me want you to be safe.

Carbon Monoxide detector goes off every 30 seconds?

katstar08

I hit the reset button. I went outside. It beeped after a few minutes outside. So does that mean the battery is just going out? It does not plug in the wall or have a display. I am paranoid enough now I do not know if I am feeling stuff out of stress or not. It is back on the wall and is not going off now. but it would beep once, then thirty seconds later it'd beep again both inside and out. Red light flashing. Help.

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Replace the battery to see if it makes a difference. If it still beeps either something is wrong with it or it is indeed detecting CO.

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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?

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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

Does a carbon monoxide detector detect gas leaks from a stove?

tonyapozey

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No it doesn't. Two different gases. The gas leak you're talking about is of natural gas (methane) and CO detector detects carbon monoxide produced by incomplete burning of the natural gas.

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Our church furnace uses heating oil. Do we need carbon monoxide detectors?

uscgvet

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Not a bad idea. Carbon monoxide detectors became required in California homes as of 2011. The trick may be to figure out exactly where to install them. Too close to the furnace might set off nuisance alarms; too far away might miss problems. Churches tend to have tall ceilings, adding to the complexity. Contact either a licensed HVAC (Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning) contractor or civil engineer in your area, or try the company that makes the detectors you may wish to purchase for further information.

Just now I checked the web and found a 100% accepted answer by firefighter/EMT 'Christopher G'. He writes:

Any carbon based fuel will produce some level of carbon monoxide (CO2) when burned - oil, gas, or wood. The problem comes into play with heaters which are poorly maintained or with obstructions in the chimney. This can cause CO2 to build up to dangerous levels in a home. I want to say 30 parts per million (PPM) is safe, 30-100 will make you sick, and over 100 is potentially lethal. I've seen levels as high as 2,000 and fortunately everyone got out in time.
Source(s):
18 years as a firefighter/EMT.

I would only note that CO2 means carbon DI-oxide, not carbon Mon-oxide (CO). Below is a link to the EPA explanation of CO. Excellent bed-side reading! :)

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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How can I get out of my apartment lease? If I go to court, do I have a strong case?

Lyss

Beginning:
I picked the apartment in the middle of june, the landlord said it would be ready on August 1st. We moved in Aug. 3rd, with a lot of work needing to still be done. He said it would only be two more weeks, and that it is live-able because we have a working bathroom, although it was not completed.

Middle: Over the course of 3 months (We've been living there), he has been in and out of our apartment a number of times.. he would come to work on things for a few days, and disappear for a week or two, and come back when he's ready. Also, we asked that he comes in the day time so he's not to disturb us after work, he comes usually while we are there, after 8pm, and doesnt leave till we are trying to go to sleep.

He is always asking for me, and refuses to discuss problems with my roommate, she has a temper, but he started before she lost it. He only comes to work on the apartment if I'm there... which ive been trying to stay somewhere else, because he's there.... and he will even come late if there was work to be done, in my room.

He does everything himself to avoid paying more. He finds cheap (time consuming) ways to work on the apartment. He will hire people to work for the day. And sometimes creates more work for himself to do later (most of the time through using the wrong paint, causing bubbles, or when he installed my ceiling fan, he drilled holes to look for the beam, instead of using a beamfinder...things like that). Another reason I want to move, is that I live in a crappy, "Crackhead-filled" neighborhood. It isnt safe. I dont like to leave after I get home from work.

Now:

I should mention that my roommate and I are two 20 year old females, and he does have wondering eyes.. So I see that he would want to pro-long his work. It is getting ridiculous, we waited a month and two weeks to move in, and then, it's been 3 months now we've lived there, and we still need smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector. He needs to put door moulding on my closet and a new front door and windows which he has already purchased. There are other things he's promised, and not provided, A micro-wave to go with our stove, bathroom cabinet knobs, the doors dont open without them.. New ceiling fans and light fixures, in my roommates room, and living room and kitchen. New Toilet... His excuse is (HE HAS MANY) He relies on the other tenents rent to pay for things for the apartment, (and at one point for oil, for our heat), and when they dont, we get screwed. That sould NEVER be an issue.

It is starting to get cold now, (I live in Brooklyn NY, by the beach, coney island), and it isnt even winter. Our heat has been a problem the whole time. He turns it on for only a half hour or so, and then it shuts off. My roommate has Lupus, and she gets cold and sick easily, she can do what she can to keep warm but sometimes it isnt enough. He came one day, because we told him to patch up tiny cracks and holes in our walls that the wind from outside has come in. It is a 120 year old building. He always says that he isnt, "One of those landlords who dont care". And tells us that if we are still cold, we can turn on our stove (which is dangerous, for us, and we have two small active dogs, and did I mention, WE PAY THE GAS.)


Another issue, We have Mold in our bathroom, (Which he worked on when we were moving in, so he should know that it was there, and chose to stay quiet, and collect)

I know that he would want to go to court, please be aware of what he might say,
* My roommate was late with her half of rent twice but only by a week
* My roommate's boyfriend has been staying there, the whole time. (Mostly because he doesnt feel comfortable leaving us with him always in the house.) And he has threatened to raise the rent, because of the boyfriends presence.
* He spent time building me a bigger closet, but still had plenty of time to work on other things in the apartment after, and before we became upset.
* He may say that we told him, "no it's okay, take your time, we want it done right"... But we didnt mean 4 months, for something that should only take 2 weeks. And a few times we turned him away, because it was too late and we had work in the morning.. Or we just got tired of seeing him in our apt.

So this is the most I can think of... What do you think? We only want to break the lease and get the F#%K out!!


If it helps, I live in New York City... those laws would apply.

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By law, building owners must provide all tenants with the following levels of heat (During the heating season, October 1 through May 31):

Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., heat must register at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees;
Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., heat must register at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 40 degrees.
Tenants in New York City with heat and/or hot water complaints via the City's Citizen Service Center by dialing 311 and ask for the NYC Central Complaint Bureau's Hot Line.

In addition, rent stabilized and rent controlled tenants can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (718-739-6400) if the landlord is violating the above rules. For more details, see the relevant fact sheet on our web site.

If you find that the landlord IS in fact meeting the heating standards but it still feels cold to you, you might talk with the landlord about repairing windows or other openings that are allowing drafts to enter the apartment. Sometimes some caulking, tape or insulation around windows will provide tremendous heat saving benefits.


New York City Housing Maintenance Code requires landlords to provide and install smoke detecting devices in each apartment unit. Renters are responsible for maintenance and repair of the smoke detector(s) (i.e.; installing batteries, etc..). If the smoke detector is battery operated, the owner may charge the tenant up to $10 per smoke detector. For more information, see the Attorney General's guide on smoke detectors.

Landlords are also required to provide and install at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm within each dwelling unit. The landlord may charge the tenant $25 per carbon monoxide alarm. More details can be found on the NYC HPD website.

For more, visit this website: http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/faq/quality.html#dreading

Also, now make sure your landlord knows that you KNOW the laws. Tell him if he doesn't comply with the laws, you will report him. So, if he wishes not to comply and he wants to avoid the hassle you are going to cause him, tell him he can let you guys out of your lease without penalty (and be specific here, with 30 days notice to find a new place, full refund of your deposit, etc. and GET the agreement in writing). So, basically, learn the laws, threaten him, give him choice to be compliant or to terminate the lease for you.

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my carbon monoxide detector sounds off a few times when the furnace goes on, but thr furnance is new along w?

susan

both items are new. Furnace was inspected recently. Energy efficientfurnance. It's beeping as I"m writing this.

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If the CO beeps occasionally, it needs a new battery - even new ones will often come with a bad/expired battery. If it sounds loudly and continuously, it is detecting Carbon Monoxide. If you change the battery and it still beeps only occasionally and never loudly and continuously it is a defective unit.

Try installing a new battery and see if that fixes the issue.

Grace period for expired driver licence?

Gal2k2

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The "grace period" for an expired driver's license is ... ZERO days! In most states they expire on your birthday. So ... every year, just before your birthday check your license expiration date ... while you are at it take care of some other tasks that need to be done very infrequently ... like change the batteries in your smoke detectors and check your radon and carbon monoxide detectors.

Seriously, the expiration date on your license is the LAST day you can legally drive without renewing your privilege.

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Carbon monoxide alarm??

ashleylove

It wasn't the "normal" alarm sound in the manual that is four short beeps and 5 seconds silence, then four short beeps..etc. It's a nighthawk and it did a sort of chirp, then was silent for about 20 seconds, the reading was 0. SHould we be concerned ?? Or sleep and check it out tommorow??
On the user manual it says if it beeps like that and says LB then its a low battery! Im just sort of tripping out but the rest of my fam has gone to bed saying I'am overreacting.
WUGGA- when yours chirped, did it have a reading of anything or was it 0 still??

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If the reading is zero then it probably isn't a big deal... but I'd call the fire department (normal number not 911) and see what they think. We had a problem earlier this year because of snow blocking our vents where some carbon monoxide built up in our house. The alarm only chirped once or twice also because only a bit was getting in at a time so it wouldn't really detect it for the most part.

However, it was enough that it built up in our house. We were all fine, but it could have been an issue if we hadn't been checked out.

What should I do when my Carbon Monoxide alarm detects Carbon Monoxide?

Sasha

Who should I call?
Should I open windows?
Should I evacuate immediately?
Whats the first thing I should do if the alarm sounds?

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Carbon Monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless.
First thing: Get Out the house!
2. Leave the door open to ventilate the house.
3. Wait an 1 hour then open windows for cross ventilation and step out.
All this assuming nothing is on fire. Carbon Monoxide is a product of something Burning, even your car's exhaust will trigger the alarm if there is enough concentration of these gas.
Off course if there is smoke, there is fire and something is burning. Call 911.

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Should I take a carbon monoxide detector on vacation with me?

Nate

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Most hotels have a carbon monoxide detector build in the room already.

If you fear for your safety, and it is a priority to you, then bring one if it makes you feel better.

Carbon monoxide poisoning please help!?

frayedaura

I'm a very paranoid person and I'm staying in a hotel. What if there's carbon monoxide in the air?! What if something was caught in the vents? When I'm scared of an illness/poisoning I my body tends to mimic the symptoms, so I have no way of knowing if I'm really sick or not! Is it possible? What makes CM? Please tell me something so I can sleep!

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Hotels are obligated by law to have their ventilation systems checked twice per year. You can purchase a very small carbon monoxide detector at any pharmacy, which you can take with you when you go away if would make you sleep better. Think about all the people who sleep in hotels every single day. How many people do you hear of who die of carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels? It would be a very large scale in a hotel, so you would certainly hear of it on the news! The chances are slim to none. Relax! I am certain that you are fine! Enjoy your trip and quit worrying!

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