The Silent Killer... (Carbon Monoxide)

[Andy Monty]

Well we have had a mains unit in the house for years never had an issue (Boiler serviced at interval same for gas fire,,,,.......

saw these in Asda

http://direct.asda.com/Lifesaver-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarm/001136302,default,pd.html

so for £8 i got one and stuck it in the door way between the 2 sides of our double garage since i have a calor heater in there and the like cant be too careful....

had my dads car running with the door open behind it 10 mins later this magic little box starts making a right song and dance.... given it only goes off at harmful / dangerous levels gave me the heads up to turn it off and get some fresh air... ...... just goes to show you cant smell CO some might find it a good little investment. for the house and or garage ........

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Pfft, what don't kill you makes you stronger :slayer:
















Although on a serious note carbon monoxide isn't to be played with in any circumstances!

 

[dave]

i blew 28 ppm carbon monoxide when i smoked, now i blow a 3

 

[bludvl_x19]

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/boys-probably-killed-by-faulty-gas-heater-police-20100602-wys7.html

It did end up being the heater that killed the boys, but the media in the days beforehand were after the blood of the poor mother.

 

[sludgeguts]

CO the silent killer?

You've obviously never been around when I've dropped one :devil:

 

[EvoStevo]

When I moved into my last house I started sorting out the loft space, strengthening the joists etc.
I was up there for hours over the course of several days.
Eventually I got as far as the combi boiler flu pipe, it had a great big gap at a join.

I was sick as a pig for the next few days, we were all feeling poorly.

I have had a detector since and I give them as presents to those I know have not got them. (I fit it when giving it.)