Question 1

Why do I need a Carbon Monoxide or smoke alarm?

Accepted Answer

carbon monoxide detectors are required to be designed so that they alarm you of the danger of 100 ppm of Carbon Monoxide within 90 minutes, of a concentration of 200 ppm within 35 minutes and within 15 minutes alert you if the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm. This way you'll have plenty of time to react before the levels of carbon monoxide get too high.

Question 2

Where does CO come from?

Accepted Answer

Co can come from any fuel burning appliances such as water heaters or fire places that aren’t properly ventilating the carbon monoxide byproducts of these modern conveniences. Carbon monoxide can also leak into your house from attached garages where a car has been running.

Question 3

How does a smoke carbon monoxide alarm work?

Accepted Answer

These alarms work using a photoelectric sensor that sends out a beam of infrared light that when blocked by smoke causes the alarm to sound.

Question 4

Where do I put my smoke and carbon monoxide detector?

Accepted Answer

Since heat and smoke both rise we recommend placing your smoke detectors or combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors high up on the wall. The instructions that come with your particular smoke and carbon monoxide sensor should give you a recommendation for where to place your particular device.

Question 5

What Places You Should NOT place Your CO Detector

Accepted Answer

* Less than five feet away from any cooking appliance.
* Next to a window or door that might be affected by drafts.
* In or below a cupboard.
* Outside the home.
* Where air flow would be obstructed by curtains, partitions, or furniture.
* Where dirt or dust could collect and block the detector, prohibiting its safety features and alarm sensor benefits.
* Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed.

Question 6

What to do if the Carbon Detector Starts beeping

Accepted Answer

If you find your carbon monoxide detector beeping and you can't tell if it's just a low battery or an actual alert you'll want to leave the building you're in as soon as possible even if you're not currently feeling the symptoms. You don’t want to risk carbon monoxide poisoning.

Everything you need to know about a smoke and carbon monoxide detector

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