Here at CO2 Alarms we try and review many different types of carbon dioxide(CO2),Carbon Monoxide(CO) as well as smoke detectors. In studying different types of units battery powered, hard wired detectors and combination devices. If you are looking for a unit that you can plug into the wall that also has a battery backup you should check out the Kidde 900-0234 Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This unit has several features that make it above most others. Here read a few of the great features

First- The digital read out gives you a visual instant readout of the CO levels in your home.

Second;- A LOUD audible alarm warns you when your levels have exceeded a safe level. This sound also lets you know if the battery backup is getting low.

Third- This detector has a test reset feature that allows you to test the device to make sure all is working well.

Forth- The Nighthawk alarm has a life expectancy of seven years. This is far longer than most of the other alarms on the market. It also has a seven year warranty to back this up.

Conclusion 4 stars.  With so many others saying this unit is great it is work a look. Check out the Amazon page on the Kidde 900-0234 Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm

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Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Detector

The engineers at Kidde are serious when it comes to your security. They put the best technology available into the Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Detector From Kidde to help ensure that you and your family are safe from the nation’s number one cause of accidental poisoning, deadly carbon monoxide gas. It employs the patented electrochemical Nighthawk sensor that is proven to be the most sensitive and accurate sensor on the market today. It gives you the peace of mind to know that if your furnace, fireplace or appliance is emitting CO into your living space you and your family will be notified before levels reach the danger point. Read the rest of this entry

The gases CO and CO2 are commonly confused and that is easy to understand. Their names are similar and so is their elemental construction. They are both invisible, odorless gases that can be deadly when breathed in high concentrations. So what’s so different about them? CO2, or carbon dioxide, is found naturally found in our environment. In fact, your body is producing it right now as you breathe. It is not just a natural by-product of respiration; it is produced when wood or fossil fuels burn, making it one of the primary greenhouse gases. Read the rest of this entry

Whats Your Emergency Plan?

Every family needs a home emergency plan because we live in a world that does have its share of dangers. While the need for a home emergency plan has received more attention in recent years due to the threat of terrorism, most emergencies are caused by natural disasters like tornadoes and floods or very localized events like a house fire or carbon monoxide leak in a home. It is always wise to be prepared since emergency situation may leave you without safe drinking water, electricity or heat, and cause other potentially serious conditions. Read the rest of this entry

CO2 Alarms

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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Knowing the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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