Knowing the Dangers of CO & CO2 May Save Your Life!
Every home should have enough CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) detector alarms to provide adequate safety. But questions arise as to the best type of CO2 detector alarms. The truth is, there are many types on the market and all have their place in a residence or commercial building. Read the rest of this entry
Do Not Overlook The Threat of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Poisoning
Most homeowners are aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, but few are also aware that carbon dioxide, or CO2, is a threat as well. Carbon dioxide can be harmful and even fatal with high levels of sustained exposure. CO2 is, of course, a common gas, including being a normal byproduct of breathing. Typical levels of CO2 outdoors is 300-400 parts per million (PPM), while indoor levels usually run about 600 PPM, which represents .06% concentration. In crowded rooms, the level of CO2, if ventilation in the room is poor, may rise as high as 1% concentration, and at that level one might feel drowsy. This is because CO2 displaces oxygen in the blood stream. The effects and danger increase as concentrations rise, and as the blood stream is unable to carry enough oxygen to the brain. At about 5% concentration, CO2 represents a potentially fatal threat, if exposure lasts for as short 20 minutes. Because CO2 is odorless, one will likely be unaware of the exposure, and either fall asleep or lose consciousness, with permanent brain damage or death following. Read the rest of this entry
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious, even deadly, threat in any home. If your house has a gas furnace, gas water heater, fireplace, or alternative forms of heating , high levels of carbon monoxide are a threat, because they displace oxygen in the bloodstream. Here are three telltale levels of carbon monixide poisoning. Read the rest of this entry
Place CO2 Alarms Where They Will Alert You To Danger
Carbon dioxide poisoning is the cause of illness and death in startling numbers. This is true because virtually every home is a place where carbon dioxide poisoning may occur. Carbon dioxide, CO2, is released by appliances that use electricity and by the burning of fuels, including wood, propane, and natural gas. In appliances and equipment that is working properly, the CO2 that is produced is vented through chimneys, vent pipes, and exhaust fans. When those means of venting the carbon dioxide are leaking, blocked, or otherwise not working properly, CO2 enters the living space and becomes a serious threat to the home or building’s inhabitants. The best way to eliminate the threat of carbon dioxide poisoning is to employ an adequate number of carbon dioxide alarms in your home. Read the rest of this entry
Common Appliances May Be the Most Deadly Source of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
More accidental poisoning deaths are caused by carbon monoxide (CO) than by any other poison. That fact alone should cause every homeowner to learn what appliances in their house create carbon monoxide and to add enough CO monitors to their home to eliminate the potential of this deadly threat. The simple fact to remember is that anything in your home that burns fossil fuels, renewable fuels like wood or corn, and even smoking cigarettes will produce carbon monoxide as one of the byproducts. Read the rest of this entry