Installing carbon monoxide detector is the first step to prevent from carbon monoxide exposure. But, it does not mean that there will be no problem again with this. Sometimes, the detector beeps or chirps but with no carbon monoxide detected.
Carbon monoxide detector beeps with no reason is a problem. Mainly when it happens in the night, when you are sleeping. This is disturbing.
If you have not understood about this phenomenon, you can read a free guide regarding this here. You can learn the causes of beeping and how to stop this easily.
The following video shows you why carbon monoxide detector beeping.
There is no doubt
that carbon monoxide is one of the hazardous gas commonly found at home.
Actually, not only at home but at any place where fuel burning is taking place.
Carbon monoxide is obtained from incomplete burning process or combustion of
organic material such as fuel, paper, wood and gasoline.
This gas is very
toxic and can kill human only in seconds. Unfortunately, no one can recognize
the existence including you.
Because of this
reason it is very important to know in detail about this gas. This is not only
for information or knowledge. By knowing this gas in detail, you are encouraged
to act properly to avoid exposure.
I want to
emphasize again about this one more time. Most people do not have enough
awareness against the danger of carbon monoxide. Even though almost everyday we
read accident story happened caused by this gas.
Important Facts About Carbon Monoxide
You shall
understand well about carbon monoxide properties and facts related with it.
Then, you must teach all of your family members including old parents to stay
away from this gas. This is number one thing you have to do.
Okay, now I will
list up the 10 important things about the silent killer, carbon monoxide gas:
1.Carbon
monoxide is tasteless, colorless and odorless.
2.Human
senses cannot recognize the existence of carbon monoxide.
3.Only
carbon monoxide detector can detect it.
4.Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to influenza. Blood test needs to be
done to make sure a carbon monoxide poisoning case.
5.Every
combustion will results carbon monoxide since incomplete burning is natural.
6.Power
generator, car and gas stove are examples of household equipments that release
carbon monoxide when they are in operation.
7.Carbon
monoxide is heavier than air.
8.Risk
associated with carbon monoxide exposure depends on its level or concentration.
9.Carbon
monoxide poisoning in car is one of the most common accident happens related
with carbon monoxide exposure.
How Many Carbon Monoxide Detectors Needs To Be
Installed?
Now, you already
understand that only carbon monoxide detector can recognize the existence of
carbon monoxide. But, the question is how many detectors do I have to install?
Basically, every
room in your home shall has one detector. There is always an exception for
every regulation including this. You have to check the related regulatory.
If there are 10
rooms in your home including bathroom, then you need at 10 detectors. It is
advisable that you select detector carefully. CarbonMonoxideDetectorBeeping.com
provides a basic guide on how to select best carbon monoxide detector for your
home.
Conclusion
Carbon monoxide
is a toxic gas, which cannot be recognized by our sense. Only carbon monoxide
detector can recognize its existence.
The number of
detector you need to install depends on how many rooms your house has.
