After reading about the Carbon Monoxide detector going off I got nervous. I would like to know if we need a CO detector and if a properly vented stove gives off any CO. Thank You Dennis Hershey
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Most definetly you should have a co2 detector. A properly vented stove shouldn't give any issues, but if something would block the flue or chimney, things could get bad, and thats where a co2 detector would be a lifesaver.
Simple answer YES, you should have one at your furnace (if you have one), and at your stove. There are dual smoke/co detectors available too. They can be hard wired or battery operated. Batteries should be replaced every year if not sooner. If battery units are used, they should be tested at least once a month. This is my understanding anyway, lol.
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the best bet is an AC / hard wired unit with battery backup and interconnected.
Read instructions as to placement. Be wary of "dead air spaces" these are areas that the air is "trapped" in and as it doea not flow or have the same exchange as with the rest of the area may not recieve the products of combustion and therefore may not set off the detector quickly enough. Multy floor where neede and again I stress the interconnected.
Read instructions as to placement. Be wary of "dead air spaces" these are areas that the air is "trapped" in and as it doea not flow or have the same exchange as with the rest of the area may not recieve the products of combustion and therefore may not set off the detector quickly enough. Multy floor where neede and again I stress the interconnected.
simply put, if you have a device in your home that creates or contains a flame, i dont care what it is , what it burns, or who made it. GET CO DETECTORS AND SMOKE DETECTORS
my favorite topic to mount the soapbox over, preferrably hardwired with battery backups, and test them regularly , check batteries at least once a season. houses can be rebuilt , kids cant!
my favorite topic to mount the soapbox over, preferrably hardwired with battery backups, and test them regularly , check batteries at least once a season. houses can be rebuilt , kids cant!
Personally I have CO detectors and smoke alarms in the basement and on the first and second floors.
Mike said it. If you burn anything other than electricity in your house, get CO detectors. And while you are at the store get fire extingishers and put them by the exit doors.
Mike said it. If you burn anything other than electricity in your house, get CO detectors. And while you are at the store get fire extingishers and put them by the exit doors.
Most definately - without a doubt. They are as important as smoke detectors in your house. Buy 2 and follow the advice about the fire extinguishers as well.
As noted, you can't replace family. My cousin lost 2 children to CO - a child in a coffin is so hard to see.
Buy it - buy the best - read the instructions - maintain it and replace it when the manufacturer recommends.
Worried about the cost? What price tag do you put on life? ???
As noted, you can't replace family. My cousin lost 2 children to CO - a child in a coffin is so hard to see.
Buy it - buy the best - read the instructions - maintain it and replace it when the manufacturer recommends.
Worried about the cost? What price tag do you put on life? ???
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