Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

If I haven't used my wood stove in over a week, can it still put off carbon monoxide?

megrwest

I haven't burnt a fire in our stove in over a week. But, I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I went to the doctor today and she said she could smell smoke on me and wanted to check me for carbon monoxide. Today is friday and I won't know anything until monday. I am kinda worried.

Answer
I really doubt the coals would still be smoldering, but if you have any concerns what so ever, I would go to the local hardware store and buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. You could even call the fire dept. and see if they would recommend any particular model or brand. Whatever the price, it is well worth the peace of mind knowing that if the gas is present, that you would be alerted to it.

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Need Help to Choose a Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector?

Fred

Hey everyone
I'm moving to a new apartment in Montgomery County (Maryland) and I want to get a new smoke/carbon monoxide detector. I never bought one before and I have no idea which brand is good or anything...
My new house already has a wired smoke detector and I kind of want to upgrade it. It's a one story three-bedroom condo (1000 square feet) and it uses electricity except for the water heater which uses natural gas.
I read a lot of reviews and I know I want to have both smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. I also want to use hard wire devices with backup battery. I want a smoke detector with dual sensor (Ionization + Photoelectric).
I looked at amazon.com and I found out that all the combo devices (smoke/carbon) only uses Ionization sensors and there isn't any combo device that uses dual sensors for the smoke.
So, in your experience, should I buy two separate detectors (1 dual-sensor smoke + 1 carbon monoxide) or should I only buy a combo detector (smoke/carbon) with a regular Ionization sensor and just forget the Photoelectric sensor?
Also, can you suggest a brand that you know is good?
I don't really care about the price and my main concern is safety.
I really appreciate your helps and suggestions

Answer
"kidde" brand is good..they make a combo smoke / c.o. detecter that just runs on a battery so it can located anywhere,as opposed to having it at an outlet and occupy that outlet.[ that can be inconvenient ]....it has 2 seperate sounds for smoke and c.o. ...it also has a voice that tells you which one its sounding an alarm for.... available at home depot and similar stores........

Faulty Carbon Monoxide Dectector?

jjjjjj

Ive had this old carbon monoxide dectector that we found in a house that we have recently bought and i decided to install it in our daughters room because it is a remodled basement that unfortunatly has the furnace in the corder of the room. Its been working for a couple of months and the readings have always been at zero or close to it but recently it has been showing readings of 400-800 and its been making my wife a little nervouse. The problem is that when I go down into the basement their isnt any noticable smell of any gas leakage and the furnace seems to be running properly and our daughter doesnt show any weird symptoms or anything besides being allitle light headed but the school nurse said thats just because of her animia she has had scense birth. so im thinking that I may need to go get a new detector. Me and my wife are just worried because our daughter is such a heavy sleeper that she may not wake up in time if anything were to happen and we cant take a risk by having a faulty reader.
And yes you can smell carbon monoxide, in our old house we had a detector and if we left our car running with a door open the readings would go up and the place would smell like it, Dont tell people that they cant smell it because thats dangerouse and misleading.

Answer
You should replace it. Most CO detectors use a tiny amount of radioactive material which decays over time. This causes the detectors to become less effective over time. Home Depot or Lowes carries a variety of CO detectors. Iâd go for a mid priced model as the cheaper ones are prone to give false signals and the more expensive ones just look more high tech but arenât any more effective than the mid range models.

30 yrs hvac exp


Added 1/30/12: JJJJ; There seems to be a consensus among all us answering, although some may be fuzzily rude or confused about different forms. The fact is there is only one form of carbon monoxide (CO) consisting of one atom of carbon (C) and one atom of oxygen (O) or formally (C1 O1) regardless of how it is produced. Faulty gas or oil burning appliances; fireplaces; car, motorcycle, lawn mower or any combustion engine exhaust etc⦠It is a FACT that pure CO is odorless however, the smell people associate with CO can be strong or subtle, can mask itself in many forms such as sewer gas, dirty socks, smoke and many other variances to individual noses. The smell is real caused by the byproducts of incomplete combustion of fuel. By the time you âsmellâ the problem you can count yourself lucky to be alive to argue about it. CO is an insidious killer of hundreds of people every winter in the US alone simply because they were unaware of the importance of a CO detector, or may have smelled something but didnât know what it was. There is nothing here to disagree about. Iâve spelled out the proven scientific facts above. The only remaining question is how much of a chance do you want to take. I believe you need to buy a new CO detector, if not 2 or 3, and spend about $40-$50 for a quality unit that wonât cause false alarms like the cheap ones do. You can spend more but it would only buy you more bells and whistles in a prettier package than the mid priced models.

Or you can rely on your nose and an old detector. Youâll probably be fine⦠or you and your family can become another job for a coroner, annoyed at being forced out of his warm office to tag and bag another houseful of stiff, cold bodies to be added to the sadly preventable statistics of those mostly innocent souls who pass quietly in the night. Best of luck to you jjj.

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Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

If I haven't used my wood stove in over a week, can it still put off carbon monoxide?

megrwest

I haven't burnt a fire in our stove in over a week. But, I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I went to the doctor today and she said she could smell smoke on me and wanted to check me for carbon monoxide. Today is friday and I won't know anything until monday. I am kinda worried.

Answer
I really doubt the coals would still be smoldering, but if you have any concerns what so ever, I would go to the local hardware store and buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. You could even call the fire dept. and see if they would recommend any particular model or brand. Whatever the price, it is well worth the peace of mind knowing that if the gas is present, that you would be alerted to it.

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I think my house has carbon monoxide?

Julia

My mom turned the heat on tonight for about 5 or 10 minutes. As soon as i noticed i was getting dizzy i checked my vent and closed it. I am now sitting outside worrying myself to death because I over think everything. I am a little queezy and dizzy but no headaches. I was in the shower when i started to feel the dizziness become worse. I immediately got out of the shower and stuck my head out the window. My mom turned the heat off and i seem to be the only one feeling this way. i might just be worrying myself sick. I tend to do that. But still should i be worrying this much or am i olay now that the heat is off? Im afraid to go back into my house.

Answer
There are Carbon Monoxide detectors available. You can get them from Lowe's or Home Depot. They are about the same price as a smoke detector.

Whats the best carbon monoxide detector to get?

Q. What would be the best kind to get? Or at least a good kind, but at a good price?

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Bryant or Carrier CO detectors are good ones. Nighthawk also makes a good CO detector. I'd stay away from First Alert, their smoke detectors may work well but their CO detectors suck.

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Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

If I haven't used my wood stove in over a week, can it still put off carbon monoxide?

megrwest

I haven't burnt a fire in our stove in over a week. But, I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I went to the doctor today and she said she could smell smoke on me and wanted to check me for carbon monoxide. Today is friday and I won't know anything until monday. I am kinda worried.

Answer
I really doubt the coals would still be smoldering, but if you have any concerns what so ever, I would go to the local hardware store and buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. You could even call the fire dept. and see if they would recommend any particular model or brand. Whatever the price, it is well worth the peace of mind knowing that if the gas is present, that you would be alerted to it.

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If I haven't used my wood stove in over a week, can it still put off carbon monoxide?

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megrwest

I haven't burnt a fire in our stove in over a week. But, I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I went to the doctor today and she said she could smell smoke on me and wanted to check me for carbon monoxide. Today is friday and I won't know anything until monday. I am kinda worried.

Answer
I really doubt the coals would still be smoldering, but if you have any concerns what so ever, I would go to the local hardware store and buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. You could even call the fire dept. and see if they would recommend any particular model or brand. Whatever the price, it is well worth the peace of mind knowing that if the gas is present, that you would be alerted to it.

what is the best home security alarm?

wHoSaIdThA

What is the price to install and the price per month?

Answer
My suggestion would be to ask around locally. Try to find a company that is small enough to care but with enough track history to prove their ability. The average install rate for a full house is anywhere from 1200 upwards. Depening on the scope of protection, if you want smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, motion, glassbreak, number of keypads, number of contact, difficulty of installation etc.

Window screens are a good idea, I haven't really seen them around for a number of years and I do remember there being the occasional issue with wire tears, they can be fairly delicate.

Typically monitoring rates around here (Canada) tend to be around the $25 per month range. There are a few companies that will go lower to build up a sellable acount base but from customer feedback, their service tends to be fairly lacklustre.

I have written a number of articles on security systems and home security in general, they can be found on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. Some articles of interest might be protection101, false alarm info and there is an article on the truth about wireless "security systems" in the archive. Wireless systems are definately something to avoid at all costs. a qualified alarm installer should be able to hardwire almost anything.

Good Luck

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What's the difference between vented and ventless gas logs?

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fap68

I have a wood-burning fireplace and would like to have gas logs installed. Any advice on whether vented or ventless gas logs are better in terms of price, upkeep, look, etc?

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There are reasons to pick both, it just depends on which are important to you.

Positive Features of Vented Gas Logs:

Extremely realistic flame pattern that looks like a wood fire.
Flame is much taller than vent-free logs
Flame dances and wraps around logs like real wood.
Does not require a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector
Since the damper is open, most of the smell will go up the chimney

Negative Features of Vented Gas Logs:

Less heat than vent-free logs (probably won't heat your room)
Uses slightly more gas than vent-free logs

Positive Features of Vent-Free Gas Logs:

Much better heat output than vented gas logs
Less pollution
Slightly less gas consumption

Negative Features of Vent-Frees Gas Logs:

Since the byproduct of burning gas cleanly is water, vent-free logs will introduce excess moisture into your home which can result in mold or mildew.
You must be careful not to burn your vent-free logs for extended periods of time with windows closed, otherwise they will deplete the oxygen in your home.
If you burn your vent-free logs for more than an hour or so, you must crack open a window to allow air into your home to replace the oxygen burned by the vent-free gas logs. This will introduce cold air into the room and offset some of the heating benefits that vent-free logs claim to have.
Vent-free gas logs produce an odor that many people equate to the smell of burning kerosene. So if you have a sensitive nose, you may not be able to handle the smell and will be greatly dissatisfied with vent-free logs. On the other hand, we've heard some people who like the smell because it reminds them of their childhood days at Grandma's house.
Vent-free logs are not legal in California as well as some cities and municipalities. Please check your local regulations. Please note that it is not illegal to use Vent-free log sets if they are used with the vent open.
Vent-free gas logs are required to have an ODS (oxygen depletion system) as well as a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector.
The flame pattern with vent-free logs pails in comparison to vented logs. Because the gas must burn cleanly, the flame height is very low and most of it is blue. Also, you will find that the flame does not dance around like a real wood fire and very little of the flame actually touches the logs. The reason for this is that when the flame touches the logs, it gets cooled off and does not burn cleanly and starts to produce soot and exhaust gases.

converting from gas to electric in house?

busymom4bo

I am moving into an older manufactured home and we are very skeptical about having gas becaue of safety issues and of course prices...ouch! we have only a stove and the central heat as far as I know that are run off the gas. Would they be hard to convert to electric? we have a hot water heater out there and dryer of course but I believe they are both electric. Are there any other things that could possibly be run off gas in the home? I am not very knowledgeable on subject ...any advice would be helpful!

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no need to be afraid, gas is great. buy a carbon monoxide detector, just to be safe . Gas smells just awful so if it leaks(it won't) you will know. it will probably cost you more than you want to convert to electricity,you will probably need an electrician and lots of wire and boxes and probably have to upgrade the service,pricey i'll bet. so learn to live with it you might like it.....tom

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what is the best home security alarm?

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wHoSaIdThA

What is the price to install and the price per month?

Answer
My suggestion would be to ask around locally. Try to find a company that is small enough to care but with enough track history to prove their ability. The average install rate for a full house is anywhere from 1200 upwards. Depening on the scope of protection, if you want smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, motion, glassbreak, number of keypads, number of contact, difficulty of installation etc.

Window screens are a good idea, I haven't really seen them around for a number of years and I do remember there being the occasional issue with wire tears, they can be fairly delicate.

Typically monitoring rates around here (Canada) tend to be around the $25 per month range. There are a few companies that will go lower to build up a sellable acount base but from customer feedback, their service tends to be fairly lacklustre.

I have written a number of articles on security systems and home security in general, they can be found on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. Some articles of interest might be protection101, false alarm info and there is an article on the truth about wireless "security systems" in the archive. Wireless systems are definately something to avoid at all costs. a qualified alarm installer should be able to hardwire almost anything.

Good Luck

What can i do in order to measure gasses in a container?

Sky

I'm doing a science fair project and i need to know how to measure simple gasses in a container such as oxygen and carbon. Does anyone know of a machine or a way i could use to measure this and could you give me an option that is not so expensive or that i could just go to a lab and they would help me please?

Answer
It depends on the details. You need to be much more specific. Telling the difference between 100% O2 vs 100% CO2 is fairly easy. Telling the difference between air that has 21% O2 and air that has 20% O2 is much more difficult.

There are certainly machines that can analyze composition of gases. All of these machines are rather expensive and rather complicated (such that, even if you knew someone who had one, it is probably impractical to borrow it for the science fair).

If you have a local university with a chemistry department, they probably have some of these types of instruements. Universities should certainly be interested in education, so, if you ask politely and explain why you are asking, you might find a professor who would help a potential future chemistry student.

There are also commercial labs which have such machines and who perform chemical analysis for hire. If you have one of these laboratories in your town, it might be possible to arrange some analyses but you have to be very specific about what you are analyzing and how you will get your samples to the lab, etc. If you are going to pay for the analysis, it might be ~ $100 per sample.
Even if there is not one locally, you could probably talk (again politely) to a chemist at one of the commercial labs who might be interested in helping a promising young chemist with some free advice. Google "chemical analysis laboratory oxygen carbon gas".

If you provide more details on exactly what you plan to do, there may be other options. For example, if your experiment involves creating CO (carbon monoxide), you can buy household CO monitors (look like a smoke detectors) which will sound an alarm if the CO concentration increases above a certain level. These are available at your local hardware store and the prices are reasonable, roughly $30. If your experiment involves creating CO2 and, for example, it would consume all the O2 inside your vessel, leaving ~80% N2 and ~ 20% CO2, then things will burn in the presence of O2 but will not burn if there is no O2 available.

Good luck

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What is a recommended company for homeowners insurance?

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2cute4U

We are buying our first house, and would like to know if anybody has any recommendations on the best homeowners insurance for our money. Thank you!

Answer
There is no way around needing Homeowners insurance if you are about to embark on the journey of purchasing a home. Depending on the size of the home, Homeowners insurance can cost as little as $400 a year to as much as $2000 a year, if not more in some parts of the country. The amount of Homeowners insurance you receive will also be determined by the value of the interior property, including the upkeep of remodeling on the home, as well as whether your policy will include valuable electronics and jewelry.

Once you have determined what type of policy you would like to implement, you can begin discussing yearly and monthly costs with insurance agents. One thing to keep in mind while you are searching for Homeowners insurance is that the rates wonât vary that much between each company, but there are small ways to save a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, simply by finding some Homeowners insurance discounts that are available.

One of the easiest ways to receive a discount on Homeowners insurance is to install a home security system, and not the type that barks and growls. Many insurance companies are actually paired up with security companies like ADT or Brinkâs and will give you a discount for using that insurance company and that security company as well.

Even if you get Homeowners insurance and decide to go back later and install a security system, donât forget to go back and call your Homeowners insurance company once the system is installed so that you can receive a discount on your insurance. Further discounts may be given for motion sensors or even for video surveillance cameras installed on the home.

Another great way to receive a small discount on your Homeowners insurance is through fire and carbon monoxide detectors and fire resistant doors, brick and even walls. Remember that not all companies will offer the same discount for fire resistance and fire protection, so it is best to do research on how much of a discount can be received before diving in to remodeling the entire house for fire resistance.

Keeping up with newer appliances is another excellent way to help receive a Homeowners insurance discount. Older appliances are more likely to develop bad electrical connections, which can make the home susceptible to fire.

The first place to begin updating appliances is in the kitchen because kitchens are on the top of the list for places where fires begin. Many other insurance companies will offer a discount for new plumbing and electrical systems, or simply for a home that is less than ten years old altogether.

While some homeowners arenât willing to consider a higher insurance deductible, or the price they will pay before the insurance will begin paying for loss or damages, asking for price quotes with higher deductibles is an excellent way to receive a discount on your insurance.

Most Homeowners insurance companies start out with a minimum deductible of $250 to $500 dollars, but try raising the deductible by $250 and see how much this will save you a year. Often times, this can make a difference of nearly $100-$150 a year on the total insurance bill.

Remember, though, that if you choose this route, you may end up paying more than that $150 savings a year if something happens to your home and you have to pay the higher deductible. Simply weight the negatives and positives and decide if a higher deductible is right for you.

The final sure fire way to receive a Homeowners insurance benefit is to belong to a club or certain group. This could simply mean being in the "65 and older" club and receiving a senior citizens discount, or it could also mean already being a member of the bank where you are looking to purchase Homeowners insurance. Some insurance companies also give a discount if you plan on having both your car insurance and Homeowners insurance with that company.

Before settling for the first set of numbers thrown at you by the insurance company, be sure to ask about these discounts and make your assets work for you when shopping for Homeowners insurance.

What is the maximum size power inverter I can safely use in a freightliner century truck?

Q. I don't wish to have any fire in my truck. I currently use a single 175 watt inverter to run my tv/dvd combo. Can I install another to run a small cooler without causing any fires?

Answer
First off may I suggest a fire/smoke detector. Of all the trucking articles I have read that preach about safety. I have never herd one talk about putting in a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. I to had concerns about a fire one night in my sleeper thinking about idling and all the electrical stuff running, needless to say that was not quality sleeper time. so the next day I got a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector at walmart I only spent 15-20 bucks small price for peace of mind.

Now to the inverter question. I have tow inverters a 300 watt and 400 watt. I run them as I need them and I have a back up, if one goes out, My understanding is a Big 1500 watt will suck your battery's dry and you will have to ideal all the time. I hope that helps but as with everything els in trucking everybody has an opinion. Safe trucking and get your self some smoke and carbon monoxide detector and may be pass on the word.

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

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Jack

I know that my car doesn't have a carbon monoxide leak as I have checked with a high priced detector, yet I'm still feeling nauseous. My car vibrates somewhat harshly so motion sickness is highly considered (by me) but I just in case⦠Could someone help me out please. And its the engine that rumbles⦠something with the spark plugs, timing and old oil

Answer
It could be a motor mount, too.

Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

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

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Jack

I know that my car doesn't have a carbon monoxide leak as I have checked with a high priced detector, yet I'm still feeling nauseous. My car vibrates somewhat harshly so motion sickness is highly considered (by me) but I just in case⦠Could someone help me out please. And its the engine that rumbles⦠something with the spark plugs, timing and old oil

Answer
It could be a motor mount, too.

Would I know if I had carbon monixide poisoning?

Chris

I know it's unlikely, but about a year ago I woke up feeling sick out of it, loopy, and had ongoing headaches, this has been less intense and more bearable than it had been in the past year, I came across carbon monoxide poisoning and questioned if that was a possibility. I smoked weed the night before so maybe anxiety of depression was triggered and I hadn't smoked since.

Answer
If you have a worry about carbon monoxide although it is quite rare unless you have a faulty gas heater nearby then get a detector. They are quite reasonably priced these days.

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what is the best home security alarm?

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wHoSaIdThA

What is the price to install and the price per month?

Answer
My suggestion would be to ask around locally. Try to find a company that is small enough to care but with enough track history to prove their ability. The average install rate for a full house is anywhere from 1200 upwards. Depening on the scope of protection, if you want smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, motion, glassbreak, number of keypads, number of contact, difficulty of installation etc.

Window screens are a good idea, I haven't really seen them around for a number of years and I do remember there being the occasional issue with wire tears, they can be fairly delicate.

Typically monitoring rates around here (Canada) tend to be around the $25 per month range. There are a few companies that will go lower to build up a sellable acount base but from customer feedback, their service tends to be fairly lacklustre.

I have written a number of articles on security systems and home security in general, they can be found on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. Some articles of interest might be protection101, false alarm info and there is an article on the truth about wireless "security systems" in the archive. Wireless systems are definately something to avoid at all costs. a qualified alarm installer should be able to hardwire almost anything.

Good Luck

What can i do in order to measure gasses in a container?

Sky

I'm doing a science fair project and i need to know how to measure simple gasses in a container such as oxygen and carbon. Does anyone know of a machine or a way i could use to measure this and could you give me an option that is not so expensive or that i could just go to a lab and they would help me please?

Answer
It depends on the details. You need to be much more specific. Telling the difference between 100% O2 vs 100% CO2 is fairly easy. Telling the difference between air that has 21% O2 and air that has 20% O2 is much more difficult.

There are certainly machines that can analyze composition of gases. All of these machines are rather expensive and rather complicated (such that, even if you knew someone who had one, it is probably impractical to borrow it for the science fair).

If you have a local university with a chemistry department, they probably have some of these types of instruements. Universities should certainly be interested in education, so, if you ask politely and explain why you are asking, you might find a professor who would help a potential future chemistry student.

There are also commercial labs which have such machines and who perform chemical analysis for hire. If you have one of these laboratories in your town, it might be possible to arrange some analyses but you have to be very specific about what you are analyzing and how you will get your samples to the lab, etc. If you are going to pay for the analysis, it might be ~ $100 per sample.
Even if there is not one locally, you could probably talk (again politely) to a chemist at one of the commercial labs who might be interested in helping a promising young chemist with some free advice. Google "chemical analysis laboratory oxygen carbon gas".

If you provide more details on exactly what you plan to do, there may be other options. For example, if your experiment involves creating CO (carbon monoxide), you can buy household CO monitors (look like a smoke detectors) which will sound an alarm if the CO concentration increases above a certain level. These are available at your local hardware store and the prices are reasonable, roughly $30. If your experiment involves creating CO2 and, for example, it would consume all the O2 inside your vessel, leaving ~80% N2 and ~ 20% CO2, then things will burn in the presence of O2 but will not burn if there is no O2 available.

Good luck

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If I haven't used my wood stove in over a week, can it still put off carbon monoxide?

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megrwest

I haven't burnt a fire in our stove in over a week. But, I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I went to the doctor today and she said she could smell smoke on me and wanted to check me for carbon monoxide. Today is friday and I won't know anything until monday. I am kinda worried.

Answer
I really doubt the coals would still be smoldering, but if you have any concerns what so ever, I would go to the local hardware store and buy a Carbon Monoxide detector. You could even call the fire dept. and see if they would recommend any particular model or brand. Whatever the price, it is well worth the peace of mind knowing that if the gas is present, that you would be alerted to it.

what is the best home security alarm?

wHoSaIdThA

What is the price to install and the price per month?

Answer
My suggestion would be to ask around locally. Try to find a company that is small enough to care but with enough track history to prove their ability. The average install rate for a full house is anywhere from 1200 upwards. Depening on the scope of protection, if you want smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, motion, glassbreak, number of keypads, number of contact, difficulty of installation etc.

Window screens are a good idea, I haven't really seen them around for a number of years and I do remember there being the occasional issue with wire tears, they can be fairly delicate.

Typically monitoring rates around here (Canada) tend to be around the $25 per month range. There are a few companies that will go lower to build up a sellable acount base but from customer feedback, their service tends to be fairly lacklustre.

I have written a number of articles on security systems and home security in general, they can be found on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. Some articles of interest might be protection101, false alarm info and there is an article on the truth about wireless "security systems" in the archive. Wireless systems are definately something to avoid at all costs. a qualified alarm installer should be able to hardwire almost anything.

Good Luck

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