carbon monoxide?

Shelby L

I have a health condition that results in me having constant headaches, but for the last 2 weeks my husband has been complaining about headaches and was sick to his stomach last night and i got a bloody nose for the first time in 15 years this morning. i was wondering if this could be due to carbon monoxide poisioning. i know the headaches are a syptom but what about the rest? i know i should buy a test but there is a huge storm here and i don't want to drive.

Answer
if you suspect CO, then you definitely should open a few windows, at least a bit.

Also purchasing a co detector is definately a good idea, but be sure to plug it into an outlet close to the floor.

seriously, CO is definitely not something to play around with..
My uncle died from CO poisoning, started the car in the garage to get warm, and accidentally fell asleep....

So, open a window, if that helps, you should get a detector. put it near your furnace if you have one that runs on propane/natural gas.

IF it is detected, then you should get a technician to come and look at your furnace, as CO is caused by incomplete combustion, not enough air for the fire, and could also be symptom of blocked/malfunctioning flue/chimney

IF you do not have a combustion furnace, its not particularly likely that you would have alot of CO in your house.

The quick answer? open a window a bit, get some fresh air, although if its -20 C or so like it is here, dont open it to much :D

where to place carbon monoxide detectors?

Rick

should detector be on ceiling, wall, or low wall near floor
i see some plug into wall. most plug ins are just off the floor

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They should be placed outside your bedrooms where you can here them, and no they don't have to be on the ceiling or the wall. I have one specifically maded to plug into my receptacle a foot off the floor.

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

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cottonlily

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

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

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

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

Do you recommend getting a carbon monoxide detector hard-wired in to home or buy an outlet detector?

HAPPY_DAYZ

I am buying a new home, and was wondering about the pro's and con's of having a carbon monoxide dectector hard wired into my homes (this is very costly)

-OR-

Should i buy a device that plugs into an outlet that can monitor carbon monoxide?

What do you suggest ?
What do you use in your homes?

Thanks!

Answer
Always good to have a hard wired system through out the house.But Kiddie makes a great detector that is battery operated and will do the job as good as any hard wired system.Just remember in October to change the batteries whether you need to or not it is good practice.October is fire prevention month so do this and you will be safe.

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How does one know if there is a high level of carbon monoxide in the home or garage?

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RideArabia

Intermittently, there is an odd odour and someone suggested it may be carbon monoxide. I have 2 cars, one of which is quite old and has no catalytic converter.

Answer
You plug in a carbon monoxide detector

Is there a way to detect carbon monoxide without a detector?

Astronaut

My mother thinks Im crazy and wont plug ours in and even the pets are acting strange. Is there another way? I have no money to spare. Is there a simple way to tell?

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yes, your skin turns bright red and you die.

There are probably city or county public service groups you can contact, tell them you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. But you should work it out with your mother first. Is there any other relative you can talk to?

edit: what happens if you turn on the detector when your mother is not home? Does it go off? If it does, and your mother insists on ignoring it, contact the police immediately. Getting her angry is minor compared to dying.

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

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cottonlily

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

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

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

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

Do you recommend getting a carbon monoxide detector hard-wired in to home or buy an outlet detector?

HAPPY_DAYZ

I am buying a new home, and was wondering about the pro's and con's of having a carbon monoxide dectector hard wired into my homes (this is very costly)

-OR-

Should i buy a device that plugs into an outlet that can monitor carbon monoxide?

What do you suggest ?
What do you use in your homes?

Thanks!

Answer
Always good to have a hard wired system through out the house.But Kiddie makes a great detector that is battery operated and will do the job as good as any hard wired system.Just remember in October to change the batteries whether you need to or not it is good practice.October is fire prevention month so do this and you will be safe.

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