Carbon monoxide is one of the most poisonous substances you will be exposed to in your daily life. It can be everywhere; in your home, garage, office, car and boat. There are hundreds of deaths annually from carbon monoxide poisoning and even just a little amount of carbon monoxide in your living area should be a cause for alarm in the long run.
Inadequate ventilation on kerosene and gas heaters, leaking furnaces and chimneys, wood stoves and all home devices that use fossil fuels are possible sources of carbon monoxide. Incomplete oxidation during combustion can cause high concentration of this toxic gas in indoor air. Because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide can do much harm before you are aware of it.
Most homes lack proper natural ventilation due increasing energy efficiency standard and the use of insulation. A gas detector is a must to guard your family's well being. The cheapest gas detectors can have valid negative aspects in their efficiency and durability, but that should not be your reason for buying the most expensive models either.
You should look for a gas detector that does not need frequent change of batteries and a visible and reliable way to warn you when to change them. Your detector should be equipped to detect all of the possible gas leaks that might happen in your home. It should also have wireless capabilities for ease of use and should be user friendly and easy to operate.
Combustible gas leak is a more common but underrated health hazard at home. Contamination levels vary but a recent study showed that 8 out of 10 homes have some sort of gas leakage. Large combustible gas leaks can be smelled and therefore easy to detect. But small leaks can mix with the indoor air and might be harder to be aware of.
Small amount of combustible gas leak inside your home might not cause an explosion but it can result in health problems. Installing a gas detector is your best protection against carbon monoxide and combustible gas leakage. It is not yet compulsory in some states but it is a wise decision to buy one when you have heating appliances that uses fossil fuel as its energy source.
A gas detector is also a must when you live near hazard areas like a landfill, a power plant or a refinery. There are devices that combine a smoke and gas detector in a single piece of equipment. Experts suggest that gas detectors should be placed within 15 feet from the door of every room so it might be necessary to put up several of these devices when you live on a large or multi level house.
You should immediately leave the building when you hear a gas leak alarm. If you cannot go outside for whatever reason, you should open all windows and stand besides the opening to inhale fresh air. Dial 911 as soon as you are out of the building and have the leak checked by the gas company or the emergency services immediately. Always play it safe when the health and safety of your family are concerned. Installing a gas detector is one sure step towards attaining that goal. - 42634
Inadequate ventilation on kerosene and gas heaters, leaking furnaces and chimneys, wood stoves and all home devices that use fossil fuels are possible sources of carbon monoxide. Incomplete oxidation during combustion can cause high concentration of this toxic gas in indoor air. Because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide can do much harm before you are aware of it.
Most homes lack proper natural ventilation due increasing energy efficiency standard and the use of insulation. A gas detector is a must to guard your family's well being. The cheapest gas detectors can have valid negative aspects in their efficiency and durability, but that should not be your reason for buying the most expensive models either.
You should look for a gas detector that does not need frequent change of batteries and a visible and reliable way to warn you when to change them. Your detector should be equipped to detect all of the possible gas leaks that might happen in your home. It should also have wireless capabilities for ease of use and should be user friendly and easy to operate.
Combustible gas leak is a more common but underrated health hazard at home. Contamination levels vary but a recent study showed that 8 out of 10 homes have some sort of gas leakage. Large combustible gas leaks can be smelled and therefore easy to detect. But small leaks can mix with the indoor air and might be harder to be aware of.
Small amount of combustible gas leak inside your home might not cause an explosion but it can result in health problems. Installing a gas detector is your best protection against carbon monoxide and combustible gas leakage. It is not yet compulsory in some states but it is a wise decision to buy one when you have heating appliances that uses fossil fuel as its energy source.
A gas detector is also a must when you live near hazard areas like a landfill, a power plant or a refinery. There are devices that combine a smoke and gas detector in a single piece of equipment. Experts suggest that gas detectors should be placed within 15 feet from the door of every room so it might be necessary to put up several of these devices when you live on a large or multi level house.
You should immediately leave the building when you hear a gas leak alarm. If you cannot go outside for whatever reason, you should open all windows and stand besides the opening to inhale fresh air. Dial 911 as soon as you are out of the building and have the leak checked by the gas company or the emergency services immediately. Always play it safe when the health and safety of your family are concerned. Installing a gas detector is one sure step towards attaining that goal. - 42634
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