Question 1

Is a Natural Gas Detector Necessary?

Accepted Answer

Few fires are more dangerous and destructive as gas fires.  Few homes are designed with any sensory detection for gas leaks despite the dependency our home appliances have on natural gas. A natural gas detector can provide you with additional protection for your home by alerting you to potential danger so you remain safe.

Question 2

What is Natural Gas?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas is a highly combustible fossil fuel and has seen an increase in use due to the minimal emission it gives off when burned.

Question 3

How Does Natural Gas Affect American Homes?

Accepted Answer

The average American household has at least one major natural gas powered appliance, which is used on a daily basis. Home heating, washing, and cooking appliances are among the most common utilities which can run off of natural gas.

Question 4

How is Natural Gas Used in My Home?

Accepted Answer

Once natural gas is collected, it is compressed and becomes CNG (compressed natural gas) which is then delivered through pipelines to homes where it can be used by appliances. Most CNG is used for space and water heating. CNG is also used with stoves, ovens, clothes dryers, lighting fixtures, and occasionally outdoor cookers.

Question 5

Is there a correlation between natural gas and carbon monoxide?

Accepted Answer

Although unintentional, natural gas and carbon monoxide threats go hand in hand. Carbon emissions that are given off during the burning of natural gas utilities include the unwelcome byproduct CO ([Carbon monoxide](https://www.covesmart.com/blog/is-co-heavier-than-air)). Carbon monoxide is mainly produced by a chemical reaction with oxygen during the burning of natural gas in an enclosed space. This chemical reaction with water vapor and the air; because of the limited amount of oxygen available, fuses carbon with only one oxygen, producing the toxic gas carbon monoxide.

Question 6

What is the Difference Between Natural Gas and Carbon monoxide?

Accepted Answer

As mentioned above, natural gas (like most carbon-based gasses) is not considered to be toxic, but carbon monoxide is.

Question 7

How Do You Detect a Gas Leak?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas, in and of itself, is odorless so gas detection is near impossible with the naked senses. Since a natural gas leak presents a danger, gas companies have mixed in a chemical that mimics the smell of rotten eggs. By adding such an unpleasant aroma, it helps us to detect natural gas leaks with our nose.

Question 8

How Does a Natural Gas Detector Work?

Accepted Answer

A natural gas detector is typically battery-powered but some plug directly into the wall. It is set to monitor the particles in the air. If the PPM (parts per million) of natural gas reaches more than 5, the detector is programmed to alert you. With advanced sensitivity in most devices, these alarms warn you even before you may smell it. This will give you even more time to correct the issue before the leak is considered dangerous.

Question 9

What do you do if you experience a gas leak?

Accepted Answer

Once everyone has exited the home, call the fire department. Avoid making calls within the home during a gas leak. The use of even the most simple electrical device puts you at risk of creating a spark that can lead to the gas igniting.

Question 10

How to Stay Safe

Accepted Answer

By applying simple practices such as adding natural gas detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors, you ensure that you and your family have the warning you need to remain safe in the case of an emergency.

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