Where can I buy carbon monoxide detectors that sound at 10ppm?

luvtropics

The ones in stores usually sound alarm at 70ppm.
i understand it's wise to have more sensitive lower level detection (10ppm) with little ones in the home because it takes less to affect them.

Answer
Check this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=carbon%20monoxide%20detector&tag=189-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Does a carbon monoxide detector detect regular smoke?

Jomm

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It depends on what you buy!

This one no http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O3MS1I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009O3MS1I&linkCode=as2&tag=theurbhea08-20&linkId=DFVINXMQWGV73RWJ

This one yes http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MXJ498/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000MXJ498&linkCode=as2&tag=theurbhea08-20&linkId=HYMTUHPI3UW2F744

This one CO, smoke, gas leak http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AO4AKMA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AO4AKMA&linkCode=as2&tag=theurbhea08-20&linkId=DM3V7DHKPE727CH5

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Did the halogen lights set off my fire alarm?

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Just Curio

I was using two of these (http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Halogen-Lighting-Barndoor-Focusable/dp/B005UG88DK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367700368&sr=8-2&keywords=fresnel) to shoot a few scenes in my basement and they were in the same room as what I thought was just a smoke detector (although now I think it maybe detects some other stuff too). The fire alarm went off and my family constantly complains about the strange smell they put off, kind of burnt-smelling, but not exactly. Anyway, would the heat from the lights set a fire alarm off? Do smoke detectors detect heat too? But they weren't near the detector, just in the same room. Also do halogen lights release carbon monoxide? These may be carbon monoxide detectors too...

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Your answer is No, No, No. Your smoke detector is most likely an ion detector. Those hot lights are turning dust , mold etc. into ions and is setting off the alarm. Only way to get carbon monoxide is incomplete combustion of carbon based fuel. Lights are not issue. Suggestion, if this is a problem go to the big box store and get a smoke alarm that is a "photoelectric" type and it will do the job and not get set off by hot lights. They are actually better as they will detect slow smoky fires way before the ion type.

How do i know if i am safe to turn on my furnace?

Veronica

I am renting a 1970s trailer, and my landlord says he replaced some parts of my furnace, but I'm still terrified to turn it on. How do I know if I am safe? I looked it up online and was told to check to see if animals live inside or anything, but I don't even know where to start looking! I have renters insurance, but I'm terrified of fires, and instead went out and purchased some electric heaters but I will not leave them on when I am not home, and I live in mountains in new york. The warmest its been is about 40, and everywhere says it should be at least 50 in my house so my pipes don't freeze!

Answer
Turn off all power to anything that sparks before trying to start it, and open the windows.

But think about getting a carbon monoxide and explosive gas detector http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COEG-3-Nighthawk-Monoxide-Explosive/dp/B0002EVNJ6/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1353445241&sr=1-5&keywords=gas+detector , that one just plugs into an outlet. It's a great idea to have one, more and more municipalities are requiring CO detectors, and why not get the additional benefit of testing for explosive gas?

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where can i buy a thermometer in Swansea, UK?

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koolboarde

where can i buy a thermometer (normal room temperature measuring one) and also those little carbon monoxide detector patches, in Swansea, Wales, UK????
Or just what major UK shops stock them? (probably would be found in Swansea!!)

Answer
You can buy it from
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=thermometer&tag=onsale-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
Hope this helps
Good luck!

is it necessary to ventilate a gas fireplace?

Marsha

We have a gas fireplace. It has a chiminey. Do you need to have ventilation to the outside

Answer
If you do not have a ventless gas fireplace it must be vented outdoors. Some states have banned these fireplaces due to environmental and safety hazard reasons. They potentially build up carbon monoxide, deplete oxygen, and lead to unconsciousness or even suffocation. Even with a outdoor vented fireplace, when you are burning indoors any type of liquid or solid fuel for heating, cooking or other use, you should have an active carbon monoxide detector installed in your home.

If you have fuel-burning appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each floor. For example, if you have a gas range on the main floor and a furnace on the lower level, you should have detectors on each of these floors.

Such fuel-burning appliances are generally tested and safe to use, but should there be a clogged vent line or any part of the appliance that becomes faulty, it could release hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in your home and death can occur within minutes. But you can keep your family safe by using a carbon monoxide detector which can alert you to the presence of this silent toxic gas.

If you work regularly on running vehicles in a closed garage, you should also consider installing a unit in that area.
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How do i know if i am safe to turn on my furnace?

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Veronica

I am renting a 1970s trailer, and my landlord says he replaced some parts of my furnace, but I'm still terrified to turn it on. How do I know if I am safe? I looked it up online and was told to check to see if animals live inside or anything, but I don't even know where to start looking! I have renters insurance, but I'm terrified of fires, and instead went out and purchased some electric heaters but I will not leave them on when I am not home, and I live in mountains in new york. The warmest its been is about 40, and everywhere says it should be at least 50 in my house so my pipes don't freeze!

Answer
Turn off all power to anything that sparks before trying to start it, and open the windows.

But think about getting a carbon monoxide and explosive gas detector http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COEG-3-Nighthawk-Monoxide-Explosive/dp/B0002EVNJ6/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1353445241&sr=1-5&keywords=gas+detector , that one just plugs into an outlet. It's a great idea to have one, more and more municipalities are requiring CO detectors, and why not get the additional benefit of testing for explosive gas?

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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Where can I buy carbon monoxide detectors that sound at 10ppm?

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luvtropics

The ones in stores usually sound alarm at 70ppm.
i understand it's wise to have more sensitive lower level detection (10ppm) with little ones in the home because it takes less to affect them.

Answer
Check this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=carbon%20monoxide%20detector&tag=189-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Did the halogen lights set off my fire alarm?

Just Curio

I was using two of these (http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Halogen-Lighting-Barndoor-Focusable/dp/B005UG88DK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367700368&sr=8-2&keywords=fresnel) to shoot a few scenes in my basement and they were in the same room as what I thought was just a smoke detector (although now I think it maybe detects some other stuff too). The fire alarm went off and my family constantly complains about the strange smell they put off, kind of burnt-smelling, but not exactly. Anyway, would the heat from the lights set a fire alarm off? Do smoke detectors detect heat too? But they weren't near the detector, just in the same room. Also do halogen lights release carbon monoxide? These may be carbon monoxide detectors too...

Answer
Your answer is No, No, No. Your smoke detector is most likely an ion detector. Those hot lights are turning dust , mold etc. into ions and is setting off the alarm. Only way to get carbon monoxide is incomplete combustion of carbon based fuel. Lights are not issue. Suggestion, if this is a problem go to the big box store and get a smoke alarm that is a "photoelectric" type and it will do the job and not get set off by hot lights. They are actually better as they will detect slow smoky fires way before the ion type.

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Did the halogen lights set off my fire alarm?

carbon monoxide detectors amazon image

Just Curio

I was using two of these (http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Halogen-Lighting-Barndoor-Focusable/dp/B005UG88DK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367700368&sr=8-2&keywords=fresnel) to shoot a few scenes in my basement and they were in the same room as what I thought was just a smoke detector (although now I think it maybe detects some other stuff too). The fire alarm went off and my family constantly complains about the strange smell they put off, kind of burnt-smelling, but not exactly. Anyway, would the heat from the lights set a fire alarm off? Do smoke detectors detect heat too? But they weren't near the detector, just in the same room. Also do halogen lights release carbon monoxide? These may be carbon monoxide detectors too...

Answer
Your answer is No, No, No. Your smoke detector is most likely an ion detector. Those hot lights are turning dust , mold etc. into ions and is setting off the alarm. Only way to get carbon monoxide is incomplete combustion of carbon based fuel. Lights are not issue. Suggestion, if this is a problem go to the big box store and get a smoke alarm that is a "photoelectric" type and it will do the job and not get set off by hot lights. They are actually better as they will detect slow smoky fires way before the ion type.

How do i know if i am safe to turn on my furnace?

Veronica

I am renting a 1970s trailer, and my landlord says he replaced some parts of my furnace, but I'm still terrified to turn it on. How do I know if I am safe? I looked it up online and was told to check to see if animals live inside or anything, but I don't even know where to start looking! I have renters insurance, but I'm terrified of fires, and instead went out and purchased some electric heaters but I will not leave them on when I am not home, and I live in mountains in new york. The warmest its been is about 40, and everywhere says it should be at least 50 in my house so my pipes don't freeze!

Answer
Turn off all power to anything that sparks before trying to start it, and open the windows.

But think about getting a carbon monoxide and explosive gas detector http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COEG-3-Nighthawk-Monoxide-Explosive/dp/B0002EVNJ6/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1353445241&sr=1-5&keywords=gas+detector , that one just plugs into an outlet. It's a great idea to have one, more and more municipalities are requiring CO detectors, and why not get the additional benefit of testing for explosive gas?

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