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.

Answer
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?

Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

Jensyn

Does a monoxide detector keep ringing if it senses the carbon monoxide? Ours just went off once, but then stopped and taken out. It hasn't rung since. If there was anything would it have gone off again? Thanks I'm scared.

Answer
Carbon Monoxide Detectors are important. They detect this gas which has no smell to it. You need to test the unit to make sure it is working properly.

The detector would stop ringing once carbon monoxide drops to a safe level.

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Carbon Monoxide detector goes off after ATV (Motorcycle) running in garage 3 hours ago?

Jack

I ran my ATV (Motorcycle) in the garage with the doors closed for about 5 minutes or less, and 3 hours later the smoke alarms started going off. My smoke alarms also go off if there's carbon monoxide. Could this be caused by the atv even though it was 3 hours later? I'm trying to find the source and I'm not having much luck. I opened the windows and since then, it hasn't gone off. I don't want to contact the fire department being that it's 3AM on Christmas day...

I plugged in a carbon monoxide detector into the wall, and shortly after about 15 seconds, it started going off as well... .So it wasn't a false reading.
Just to give a safety update, the alarms haven't gone off in about an hour.

Answer
There are smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors & combination units. You most likely have all but one, smoke detectors. The other one is a combo unit. The combo units are a bit bigger in size / look different/ have two vs one light on them. You might have ALL combo units (prickly building department).

A detector with a weak battery should be beeping once, every couple / 15-30 minutes.Only the one with the weak battery will beep. It's telling you there is a problem. A weak battery will cause it to malfunction, most likely NOT work. If the light is on, but not beeping , the battery is OK.

If they ALL go off, they are most likely interconnected. This can be checked by testing. Push in the test button on one, wait a few seconds. Every second or two, you should here the next one going off. If they progressively go off, they are interconnected. It's hard, with the one right there going off, but it can be heard that they are progressively going off. Stick the free finger in an ear. Stretch to reach that first one. One going off will cause all to go off. This is to wake you up, before the basement fire gets up stairs.The CO detector is probably picking up some un ventilated CO & causing the alarm. In my area, the Building Inspectors want the CO detector on the upper/ second floor / by the bedrooms. It took some time for the CO to travel to the Co detector, then it went off.

If they go off the next day, it's the furnace / hot water heater / fireplace, bad cooking, etc causing the alarm condition.

Ventilate your home. Open the doors, windows for a bit. Get some fresh air in there. Make it bit cold in there, then close it back up. If you don't get rid of the CO, you will at least dilute down to where it doesn't matter.

Does the plug in unit have a meter reading on it? My experience is, they do. What does it say? Hopefully zero. If it has a number, what does it say for a safe reading? Above zero, doesn't necessary mean bad. If it's sounding / alarming, etc, THAT'S NOT GOOD!

Interconnected CO detectors going off means an UNSAFE condition, not necessarily a DANGEROUS condition. If they went off & you ignored this (how??), for several hours, this would be bad. Going off, then opening doors, then they go silent would be OK, until they go off again.

smoke/carbon monoxide detector?

Rmacy

we got this carbon monoxide detector bout 2 years ago. and works but never went off till now. so i replaced battery. but still beeping. sometimes 2 beeps then like crazy. it doesnt smell like anything. could it be the battery again?

Answer
I have worked with carbon monoxide detectors. And many times when they get 2 to 3 years old they will give a false positive. I recommend that you pick up a new carbon monoxide detector a see if it also says you have a problem.

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My carbon monoxide detector is going off every 30 seconds? ?

Bri<3

My carbon monoxide detector is going off like every 30 seconds or so. i changed the battery and its still going off. it just goes off in my room and we have detectors all over the house.
is it dangerous?
what should me and my pets do?:D
PLEASE HELP!! THANKS!

Answer
you should certainly be concerned.

you said you have other CO detectors in the house, move a different one to the location where the alarming one is. seek "confirmation".

do both detectors alarm now?

if so, seek professional help immediately, open all of your windows, turn on any fans.
strongly consider leaving the house if you are at all unsure.

Carbon monoxide Detector help!!!!?

Ally

My carbon monoxide detector is going off. It beeps every 30 seconds and says Err. How do I fix it!?!?and if I get a stupid answer you will be reported.

Answer
Carbon monoxide detectors are touchy. First you need to eliminate the possibility that CO caused it, then check the battery.
They have a very sensitive collector that accumulates CO until it sounds an alarm. Certain indoor pollutants can cause it to go off, like hair spray or air fresheners. It has been my experience that once they malfunction they need to be replaced unless it is simply a battery issue.

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A question about registering for gifts for baby showers?

Someonesmo

How many places should I register? What type of things does one register for? How many items should I register for? Do I register for the bigger price items too? When I had my first baby 7 years ago, I was a older teen mom and I did it all on my own with either hand me downs or garage sale stuff. Now that I am having one the right way (being married and all that jazz), my family and friends are having a shower and suggesting that I register. My family says one thing, but I thinking another. Please help settle the debate.... THANKS!

Answer
This is a list a friend of mine found for me on a baby site...Im 33 weeks and i registered at 2 Stores and put everything i needed on there....Good luck!

Baby mittens (to keep from scratching its own face!)
baby hats (light ones for indoors, their heads get cold easily)
pacifiers
bottles
bottle brush
breast pump (if u wanna breastfeed)
nursing pads
nursing bras
diapers size newborn and size 1 (u dont know how big the baby will be!)

these i stole off a website
Basic Layette (ok u need a lot more then this but ull figure that out! lol)
__ 3-6 Onesies
__ 3-6 Hats and Booties
__ 3-6 Receiving Blankets
__ 3-6 Sleep & Play outfits
__ 3-6 Bibs
__ 3 Gowns
__ Diapers (4 dozen cloth, at least 8 diaper covers & 8 Safety Pins)
(Figure using 8 disposable diapers per day minimum)

Basic Necessities
__ Baby Bath tub!
__ Infant Car Seat
__ First Aid Kit
__ Syrup of Ipecac (no idea what the hell this is!)
__ Smoke Detector for Baby's Room
__ Carbon Monoxide Detector
__ Thermometer (rectal works best with infants)
__ Diaper Bag with changing pad
__ Brush and Comb
__ Baby Shampoo
__ Baby Soap
__ Baby Lotion
__ Baby Oil
__ Petroleum Jelly (vaseline)
__ Baby Powder
__ Cotton Swabs
__ Baby Wipes
__ Diaper Rash Ointment
__ Nail Scissors
__ Suction Bulb
__ Pacifier (Buy a couple different styles, your baby will have a preference.)
__ Pacifier Tether (Make sure that the cord is short.)
__ Spray Sanitizer or Disinfectant (i use clorox wipes, they have no bleach in them! but they work amazing)
__ Bath Water Thermometer
__ 4-6 Baby Washcloths
__ 2-3 Hooded Bathtowels
__ 6-8 Bottles
__ Bottle Brush
__ Laundry Soap (i use baby all, dreft leaves anasty after scent)
__ Bleach (LIGHT bleach, i use the new bleach that is like laundry detergent)
__ Baby Oxy Clean (for those tough spit up stains, this works wonders)

Bedding
__ Sleeping Wedge (Keeps baby sleeping on it's side.)
__ Bedding Set (it is recommended u use the comforter for decoration, do not put it in the crib with the baby!
__ 10- Receiving blankets
__ 3-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
__ 3 Crib Pads

Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
__ Crib
__ Mattress
__ Changing Table (Preferably with safety rails, always with safety straps.)
__ Changing Table Pad (Plastic or vinyl and easy to santize.)
__ Rocking Chair
__ Cradle or Bassinet
__ Stroller
__ Playpen
__ Bouncer Infant Seat (For in-home use only.)
__ Diaper Pail (the new diaper genie 2 is good, dont get the original it sucks!)
__ Baby Monitor
__ Lamp with night light

For the New Mother
__ Birth Announcements
__ 12-14 Nursing Pads (either washable or throw-aways)
__ 2-4 Nighttime Nursing Gowns
__ 3-6 Nursing Bras
__ Nursing Tops
__ Breast Pump (Electric or Manual)

For the New Father
__ Cigars (Real or artificial)

Helpful Extras to Make Life More Comfortable
__ Baby Carrier (i love the snugglie one, it worked wonders with alyssa)
__ Nursing Pillow (boppy love it!)
__ Nursing Stool
__ Humidifier
__ Swing
__ Portable Crib
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
__ Head support - Padded Seat
__ Soothing music that contains Heartbeat and Womb Sounds
__ Infant Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection (these are not recommended anymore, they can cause damage to babies eyes!)
__ Mobile
__ Foot and Wrist Rattles
__ Bottle Warmer
__ Bottle Insulator Covers
__ Bottle Sterilizer (If you don't have a dishwasher.)
__ Dishwasher Basket for Nipples and Rings
__ Baby Wipe Warmer
__ Car Seat Protector (Protects upholstery beneath and around the car seat.)
__ Stroller Cup Holder (Attaches to handle or side.)
__ Hands-Free Baby Bottle
__ Baby Milestones and Memories Book
__ Nursery Wallpaper and Paint
__ Toys

Things to Buy Later...5 months and older
__ High Chair
__ Stationary Exercise & Play Seat
__ Back Pack Carrier
__ Outlet Covers
__ Drawer Latches
__ Safety Gates
__ TV and VCR Covers
__ Bath Seat
__ Bathtub Spout Cover
__ Baby Food Grinder
__ Books
__ Feeding Dishes and Utensils
__ Tub Toys

what is everything you need when it comes to things for your baby excluding diapers,clothes,formula, ETC?

Briona

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For bathing:
-Baby towel
-soft brush (for if they have hair)
-baby lotion
-baby soap (more for when they are a little older)
-infant bath tub (or a sink works fine)
-washcloths

Changing:
-Diapers
-wipes
-Rash cream
-small changing pads
-Diaper disposer

Feeding (for breast feeding):
-Breast pads
-breast pump
-burp cloths
-pacifier (I didn't use one because I didn't want them to form that habit)
-nipple cream
-bottles an nipples (even if you are breast feeding)

Feeding (formula):
-obviously formula
-bottles and nipples
-water (be sure its safe)
-bottle warmer
-Bottle brush, buy a few because in my experience they don't last for long.

Feeding after 6 months:
-Bib
-baby spoons - plastic coated ones are the best
-sippy cup - I like the ones with handles for first time drinkers
-baby food and cereal also plain mashed potato flakes are easy to fix and cheap
-Juice
-High Chair

Sleeping:
-Crib
-receiving blankets
-sheets (at least two in case baby throws up or something)
-baby monitor (I like the Angelcare - Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor Angelcare -Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor we bought the 2 parent monitor yes it is expensive but it is wonderful!)
-sleep suits
-waterproof mattress pads

Car basics:
-Car seat (I had mine installed at the fire station for safety)
-sun screen for the car window
-If you want you could buy one of those baby mirrors
-It helps if you keep a few extra supplies in your car just in case you forget something ;)

clothes - don't buy too many you will receive a lot of 0-3 month clothes at your baby shower
- If you get too many which you probably will take them back and buy a bigger size. Figure out how old your child will be the next time the season comes around and buy that size
- pajamas - buy lots of these, 4 to 6 pairs, because they are easy to change and keep your newborn warm
-socks (LOTS OF THEM!!!!)
-onesies
-Warmer sweater or fleece shirts are great for winter
-Hat

Great extras:
-swing - some children love these and some don't
-stroller - I used to take my son on walks for exercise.
-bassinet - this is nice because you can keep the baby closer for the first month
- rocking chair - babies love the rocking motion
-Teething ring (more for when your baby is older.)
-Pack and Plays are amazing for when you travel!
-Car seat & Stroller toys

Medical supplies/safety:
-thermometer - I prefer digital thermometers over mercury ones.
-infant ibuprofen, Tylenol, or both - You don't want to be running to the drugstore when your child is sick.
-teething tablets
-nail clippers - the scissor kind is worthless, get small clippers that look like adult ones
-fire alarm
-carbon monoxide detector
-safety gates
-outlet covers
-toilet seat latches
-stove and oven guards
-Cabinet & drawer latches
-Bumpers (for sharp cornered objects)
-Nasal aspirator
-saline drops

Things for in your diaper bag----
-cell phone (I have a cheap prepaid one in case of an emergency)
-change of clothes (for you and your baby)
-6-8 diapers
-travel container of wipes
-changing pad
-ziplock bags for soiled clothing and diaper disposal
-rash cream
-hand sanitizer
-first aid kit
-extra hats, mittens and, socks
-blanket teething ring
-a couple of toys
-burp cloths
-an index card with your phone number and your hubby's and your pediatrician or any other important numbers
-Suction Bulb for Nose/Saline Drops/Kleenex
-Baby Medications (Fever Reducer, Teething Ointment, Etc.)

As you can see it is A LOT of stuff!!! Hope this helps!

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Will a carbon monoxide detector..detect gas?

bdat40oz

Answer
as in natural gas? no, it's intended to detect carbon monoxide from a poorly vented gas burning appliance.

call the gas co if you think you have a leak, they'll come out and test.

Carbon Monoxide Leak?

Laugh

My dad baked a pizza and then probably about 20 minutes after taking the pizza out, to heat up the house, he opened the oven for like 15 minutes with all widows and door closed. now, it kinda smells in the kitchen (not from pizza. it's a weird smell). So I opened a window or two, and a door, but I still kinda smell it and I feel kinda weird. I don't know if I just psyched myself or if my headache and body-aches are actually a side effect. Do you think my house has a really bad carbon monoxide leak? If so, what should I do? Please help I don't want to die lol.
No cause we use a gas stove and my mom says that im not supposed to heat the house with the oven so yeah idk and i meant *45 minutes not 15 lol oops mistake.

Answer
You can't smell carbon monoxide. You can, however, smell natural gas - they add a sulphur smell to it. Does it smell like rotten eggs?

EDIT: For the people going on and on about carbon monoxide - you are missing the point! If they can smell it, then it's not CO. And if you get a CO detector, it does not go on your ceiling, because CO drops, it doesn't rise like hot air/smoke. And someone (Ray) doesn't know what he's talking about.

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Do I need a carbon monoxide detector?

Heather

My heater runs on gas, but it's in the attic and on our roof we have those spinning things that I guess vent the attic (I think). Also, our "Rinnai" water heater is outside. So, do I need a carbon monoxide detector in my house. My husband says we don't.

Answer
yes you should have a c.o. detecter..if the furnace malfunctioned or the vent pipe came apart,,some c.o. could come through the ductwork into the home,,not likely but possible..if you have a garage you have even more reason to get a c.o. detecter,but having gas heat is reason enough,they dont cost that much,,they also make combination c.o. / smoke detecters if you need another smoke detecter anyway.....as far as c.o. detecters go,,i prefer the "kidde" brand over the "first alert",,less false alarms.......dan

Is Carbon Monoxide detector reliable?

Curious_ma

I installed two Kidde carbon monoxide dectector in the 2nd floor and first floor. Those detectors have highest peak read in digital format. I checked the level every day. Some times it reads '0' and sometimes it reads up to '28'. I reset the dectors to '0' and wait usually. The pattern is, if I set the thermostat of our heaters to a highter temperator, it shows higher level. But sometimes, for no reason, it reads a higher level. Does anybody have this product and think this is realiable?

Answer
Kidde products are very reliable and I would feel very safe using them. The reason you are getting changing levels is because CO moves around in the house ie. when the furnace kicks off and on. It sounds as if you might have a problem with your furnace NEED TO GET IT CHECKED! As far as the cheaper models of detectors do not buy them. They are designed to be throw-away models, they worked fine for a while until they have too much CO pass over their sensors and they start to give erroneous readings. The digital models have sensors in them much like the ones that we use on the fire-ground they are very sensitive and very reliable. Kidde products are widely used in the fire service with a great deal of success, I put my life and my firefighters in their hands all the time and they haven't let me down yet.

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At what level does carbon monoxide become dangerous?

The Mrs.

After cooking on our new gas stove last night for approximately 30-45 minutes, my husband said that the carbon monoxide detector in our bedroom read a level of 15ppm. This is the highest we have seen it, generally speaking it doesn't go over 10ppm. At what point (in ppm) should we be concerned?

Answer
Any level of carbon monoxide is dangerous, it inhibits hemoglobin, myoglobin, and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (which are all VERY important!).

But typically, a concentration of as little as 0.04% (400 parts per million) carbon monoxide in the air can be fatal.

Below is a chart to help elaborate on the toxicity levels of CO and its symptoms:
* 35 ppm (0.0035%) Headache and dizziness within six to eight hours of constant exposure
* 100 ppm (0.01%) Slight headache in two to three hours
* 200 ppm (0.02%) Slight headache within two to three hours
* 400 ppm (0.04%) Frontal headache within one to two hours
* 800 ppm (0.08%) Dizziness, nausea, and convulsions within 45 minutes. Insensible within two hours.
* 1,600 ppm (0.16%) Headache, dizziness, and nausea within 20 minutes. Death in less than two hours.
* 3,200 ppm (0.32%) Headache, dizziness and nausea in five to ten minutes. Death within 30 minutes.
* 6,400 ppm (0.64%) Headache and dizziness in one to two minutes. Death in less than 20 minutes.
* 12,800 ppm (1.28%) Unconsciousness after 2-3 breaths. Death in less than three minutes.

In addition, a recent report concludes that carbon monoxide exposure can lead to significant loss of lifespan after exposure due to damage to the heart muscle.

Carbon monoxide detector says 13... is this safe?

laura

I read somewhere that 1-70 you could expieriance fatigue, vomiting, dizzyness, ect. but it's not deadly. is this true? how do you get the carbon monoxide levels to go down? any help on this would be great, thanks!

Answer
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html

Standard for Action Levels
The following action levels have been defined as minimums for BPI certified Carbon Monoxide Analysts. Analysts may work for a government agency or business entity that has adopted more stringent standards than the ones defined in this document. As such, CO Analysts may enforce those higher standards. Under no circumstances shall a BPI certified CO Analyst recognize less stringent standards or ignore conditions in excess of the defined action levels. The action levels are considered net indoor ambient readings - i.e. - indoor ambient minus outdoor ambient readings.

0 to 9 parts per million (ppm)
Normal - No Action: Typical from: outdoor sources, fumes from attached garages, heavy smoking, fireplace spillage and operation of unvented combustion appliances. With ambient conditions in this range, analysts may continue testing sequences.

10 to 35 parts per million (ppm)
Marginal: This level could become problematic in some situations. Actions: Occupants should be advised of a potential health hazard to small children, elderly people and persons suffering from respiratory or heart problems. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Accept this level as normal for unvented appliances but not for vented appliances. If unvented appliances are in operation, recommend additional ventilation in the areas of operation. With ambient conditions in this range, analysts may continue testing to locate the CO source.

36 to 99 parts per million (ppm)
Excessive: Medical Alert. Conditions must be mitigated. Actions: Ask occupants to step outside and query about health symptoms. Advise occupants to seek medical attention. If occupants exhibit any symptoms of CO poisoning, have someone drive them to a medical facility. Enter the building, open doors and windows to ventilate the structure. Turn off all combustion appliances until the CO level has been reduced to safe levels. If forced air equipment is available, continuos operation of the air handler is recommended at this time. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Test combustion appliances one at a time to determine the source of CO production. If an appliance is determined to be the source of CO production, it should be shut off and not used until a qualified technician with proper test equipment can service it.

100 - 200 parts per million (ppm)
Dangerous: Medical Alert. Emergency conditions exist. Actions: Evacuate the building immediately and check occupants for health symptoms. Advise all occupants to seek medical attention. Occupants should have someone else drive them to a medical facility. If occupants exhibit symptoms of CO poisoning, emergency service personnel must be called. Evacuation is important, but Analysts must not subject themselves to excessive conditions. Maximum exposure time is 15 minutes. Open all doors and windows that can be done quickly. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Disable combustion appliance operation. Continually monitor indoor ambient levels while moving through the building. Once the atmosphere within the structure has returned to safe levels and the appliances have been turned back on, locate the source of CO production for corrective measures.

Greater than 200 parts per million (ppm)
Dangerous: Medical Alert. Emergency conditions exist. Actions: Evacuate the building immediately and check occupants for health symptoms. Advise all occupants to seek medical attention. Occupants should have someone else drive them to medical facility. If occupants exhibit symptoms of CO poisoning, emergency service personnel must be called. Evacuation is important, but analysts must not subject themselves to these conditions. Do not stay inside or re-enter the building until conditions have dropped below 100 ppm. Open all doors and windows that can be done quickly without entering the structure. Call the local utility to shut off gas supply (if applicable and necessary). If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage if possible to do so without being subjected to high levels of CO. Once the atmosphere within the structure has returned to safe levels, restore fuel supply to appliances. Operate and test the appliances one at a time to determine the source of CO production.

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How do I check 4 carbon monoxide?

Ash

Recently, every time the gas logs come on in my house, me, my brother, sister, and mom start getting headaches. My brother is the worst, also having nausea. Ithink it's because he sleeps near the heater.

Answer
They sell monitors that you can either plug in to a wall socket or use with batteries: You can find them at most large department stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Home Depot, or Lowes.

They are kind of like smoke detectors.

Can I get carbon monoxide poisoning from this?

Q. Every time I warm up my car, a lot of smoke builds up inside my garage, it's fairly small =/. Most people have garages that are separated from their actual house, but mine is connected. When I first moved into this house, I noticed there was a hose for your muffler, so the smoke can escape. My roommates removed it because they said it was useless. I keep telling them that it`s dangerous to run a car inside the garage without it, but they never believe me. If I am right what should I do? Should I air out my entire house? Or, should I call poison control?

I really need some reassurance on this, and I'd really appreciate your answers.

Thanks.

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Your garage door should be open when a car is running. Very simple solution.
The hose was there because it served a vital purpose~ it was to be connected to the tailpipe so that all exhaust fumes exited the garage to eliminate the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning. You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide; it is a silent killer. If you do not have carbon monoxide detectors in the garage or house, they can be purchased at a hardware store such as Lowe's or Home Depot or at places like Target and WalMart. If you feel you may be at risk, see a doctor. The earliest symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is a dull headache.

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Where's the best place to install a carbon monoxide detector?

metsfanric

In the bastement near the boiler and the hot water heater? OR in the hallway outside the bedrooms?

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Near your furnace and hot water heater. These are the appliances that would give off carbon monoxide.

If you put the detector outside of the bedrooms, by the time the carbon monoxide travels to that space, it could be too late for you to get out, and have enough oxygen to make it to the door.

Put it near the appliances.

Best place to install a Carbon Monoxide detector - near floor?

mommy

I have heard that Carbon Monoxide is very heavy and so the detector should be placed near the floor. Does anyone know if that is true? I have a 8 month old baby and need to know!

Answer
a tenant in one of my apartments has a Carbon Monoxide detector, it was on her ceiling and it went off. (not a false alarm, furnace needed service) so in my experience, I don't think it matters. I think they sell them as a smoke alarm/carbon monoxide combination thing too, so I would guess it wouldn't matter.

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/safety/a/05_co_detectors.htm

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Where is the best place to put my carbon monoxide detector?

Flynn2

I live in a 1100 square foot condo. Living area, 2 small bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs is a master bedroom and master bath only. From the master bedroom upstairs, there is a small door that goes to the attic space. The hot water heater and inside HVAC unit are right next to each other. Nothing else in the house runs on gas at all. There is also an outlet next to the door on the inside.

Should I put the detector right next to the two appliances? Should I put it right outside of the small door or put one downstairs? I'm afraid if I put it in the attic and the CO came through the vents, the detector would be too late.

I would like to have this answered by a HVAC expert or emergency personnel. Thanks.

Answer
Install your carbon monoxide detector according to the specific manufacturers installation instructions that came with it. If you do not have the instructions or cannot find them for your unit, throw it out. Buy a new carbon monoxide detector with complete installation instructions and warranty information. The new co detector will come with the manufacturers placement recommendations for that specific product.

The Ultimate Solution; You can have a commercial alarm company come out and install a full set of fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide units that will be monitored 24/7.

Also, have a licensed Plumbing, HVAC, or Mechanical company inspect your gas appliances at least once a year.

Is the carbon monoxide detector supposed to be located up close to the ceiling or down close to the floor?

cat14675

Answer
Proper placement of a carbon monoxide detector is important. If you are installing only one carbon monoxide detector, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are asleep. Additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection.

Homeowners should remember not to install carbon monoxide detectors directly above or beside fuel-burning appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up. A detector should not be placed within fifteen feet of heating or cooking appliances or in or near very humid areas such as bathrooms.

When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.

For this reason, I suggest mounting the detector on the ceiling. This also puts the detector out of the way of potential interference, such as pets or curious children.

If you need further assistance, please visit:
http://electricalblog.gilchrist-electric.com

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I have carbon monoxide poisoning?

embraer178

So I tried to commit suicide in my car with the exhaust gas and once I started to feel dizzy, lose some of my hearing, and my vision got messed up (within about 1 minute), I freaked out and got of of the car, and turned it off. I went for a walk outside and I can't walk straight, my hearing is still partially gone, and I have a pounding head ache with some nausea. Will I be okay in a few hours or a day or can I still die? Because that was terrifying and I don't want to die.

Answer
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being
colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-
irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect.
Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of organic matter with insufficient oxygen supply to enable complete oxidation to carbon dioxide (CO2) and is often produced in domestic or industrial settings by older motor
vehicles and other gasoline-powered tools,
heaters, and cooking equipment. Exposures at
100 ppm or greater can be dangerous to human health.[1] Symptoms of mild acute poisoning include headaches, vertigo, and flu-like effects; larger exposures can lead to significant toxicity of the central nervous system and heart, and even death. Following acute poisoning, long-term sequelae often occur. Carbon monoxide can also have severe effects on the fetus of a pregnant woman. Chronic exposure to low
levels of carbon monoxide can lead to depression, confusion, and memory loss. Carbon monoxide mainly causes adverse
effects in humans by combining with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) in the blood. This prevents oxygen
binding to hemoglobin, reducing the oxygen-
carrying capacity of the blood, leading to hypoxia. Additionally, myoglobin and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase are thought to be adversely affected. Carboxyhemoglobin
can revert to hemoglobin, but the recovery
takes time because the HbCO complex is fairly
stable. Treatment of poisoning largely consists of
administering 100% oxygen or providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, although the optimum treatment remains controversial.[2] Oxygen works as an antidote as it increases the removal of carbon monoxide from
hemoglobin, in turn providing the body with
normal levels of oxygen. The prevention of
poisoning is a significant public health issue.
Domestic carbon monoxide poisoning can be
prevented by early detection with the use of household carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries.[3] Historically, it was also commonly used as a
method to commit suicide, usually by deliberately inhaling the exhaust fumes of a
running car engine. Modern cars with
electronically controlled combustion and
catalytic converters produce so little carbon
monoxide that this is much less viable. Carbon
monoxide poisoning has also been implicated as the cause of apparent haunted houses.
Symptoms such as delirium and hallucinations
have led people suffering poisoning to think
they have seen ghosts or to believe their house is haunted.

At what level does carbon monoxide become dangerous?

The Mrs.

After cooking on our new gas stove last night for approximately 30-45 minutes, my husband said that the carbon monoxide detector in our bedroom read a level of 15ppm. This is the highest we have seen it, generally speaking it doesn't go over 10ppm. At what point (in ppm) should we be concerned?

Answer
Any level of carbon monoxide is dangerous, it inhibits hemoglobin, myoglobin, and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (which are all VERY important!).

But typically, a concentration of as little as 0.04% (400 parts per million) carbon monoxide in the air can be fatal.

Below is a chart to help elaborate on the toxicity levels of CO and its symptoms:
* 35 ppm (0.0035%) Headache and dizziness within six to eight hours of constant exposure
* 100 ppm (0.01%) Slight headache in two to three hours
* 200 ppm (0.02%) Slight headache within two to three hours
* 400 ppm (0.04%) Frontal headache within one to two hours
* 800 ppm (0.08%) Dizziness, nausea, and convulsions within 45 minutes. Insensible within two hours.
* 1,600 ppm (0.16%) Headache, dizziness, and nausea within 20 minutes. Death in less than two hours.
* 3,200 ppm (0.32%) Headache, dizziness and nausea in five to ten minutes. Death within 30 minutes.
* 6,400 ppm (0.64%) Headache and dizziness in one to two minutes. Death in less than 20 minutes.
* 12,800 ppm (1.28%) Unconsciousness after 2-3 breaths. Death in less than three minutes.

In addition, a recent report concludes that carbon monoxide exposure can lead to significant loss of lifespan after exposure due to damage to the heart muscle.

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How many uT units of exposure does it take to cause cancer?

newengland

The microwave in my kitchen measured off the chart. The carbon monoxide detector, the alarms and the microwave together makes me shudder. What is the cell damage rate of whatever is measured in uT's? ( I am using the MEL-8704 Electromagnetic Field Radiation Tester. (it's for ghost hunting, lol)

Answer
I don't know but have you found any spiritual presence with it?

To test the heat exchanger, use a(n)?

Joshua K

(Q)To test the Heat Exchanger, use a(n);
(a) radon tester
(b) carbon monoxide tester or smoke bomb
(c) halide detector
(d) any of the above

Would you choose a right answer for me?
thankyou

Answer
"Would you choose a right answer for me?"

No Joshua, learn your material and answer it yourself.

A service tech not willing to properly learn the basics of the trade will be dangerous to their customers and a liability to their employer.
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where is the best place to install a carbon monoxide detector?

tony b

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

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

Should I be worried that the hotel I am staying in does not have any carbon monoxide detectors?

Nate

Answer
Carbon monoxide it generated by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. If the heating system is electric or a heat pump, you cannot get CO from it. I've never stayed in a hotel or motel that had other than electric heating or a heat pump. If they used fossil fuels for heating or hot water, it would be in a central location away from the rooms. So, in my humble opinion, you don't have anything to worry about (in the USofA).

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