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CARBON MONOXIDE INFORMATION Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is caused by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as wood, gas, coal, and oil. This gas is extremely toxic in large amounts especially to small children, the elderly, and those people that have heart or respiratory problems. It is created when fossil fuels are burned in water heaters, home heaters, engines, any solid fuel appliance, and open fires. Carbon monoxide can be created in the home by oil or natural gas fired heaters, water heaters, gas stoves, gas clothes driers, natural gas or wood fireplaces, and vehicles left running in the garage. If these units are not well ventilated or are not properly maintained they will create excessive carbon monoxide in your home. It is imperative that these types of appliances be maintained on a regular basis by trained maintenance or repair technicians. Carbon Monoxide enters the body during the normal breathing process. Once in the body, carbon monoxide displaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include a headache, flu like symptoms, drowsiness, and dizziness. Since the body no longer receives the oxygen that is necessary for survival, the body’s vital organs begin to shut down after a long period of exposure at high levels. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS This gas is undetectable by humans; therefore all homes should be equipped with a Carbon Monoxide Detector. Carbon Monoxide Detectors DO NOT function as Smoke Detectors. They are specifically designed to detect only carbon monoxide. The latest technology does however provide for units that serve as BOTH a Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Detector. These units emit an audible, and in some cases, a voice alarm when carbon monoxide levels in the home reach dangerous levels. Some units even have a digital screen that shows the levels of carbon monoxide at the time of an alarm. Most units are powered by batteries, but you can purchase a unit that plugs into a standard wall outlet. The units cost around $20 for one that detects only carbon monoxide to around $50 for a unit that detects both carbon monoxide and smoke. They can be purchased at department or home improvement stores. When purchasing these units, one should be purchased for each level of your home. Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector  Electric Powered Carbon Monoxide Detector Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? Carbon monoxide effects the body differently depending on the levels of this gas in the home. It also effects people differently depending on their age, sex, weight, and overall general health. Carbon monoxide is measured in parts per million (ppm). The following levels are approximate for people that are in excellent health. They represent the effects this gas can have on people that are in good health. 12,000 PPM Death within 1 to 3 minutes 1600 PPM Nausea within 20 minutes. Death within 1 hour 800 PPM Nausea and convulsions – death within 2 hours 400 PPM Frontal headaches 1 to 2 hours, life threatening within 3 hours 50 PPM Maximum level for continuous exposure in an 8 hour workday 10 to 35 PPM Marginal small kids, elderly, and those with respiratory/health problems 9 PPM The concentration often found on a busy city street 1 to 9 PPM Any increase of CO from outside warrants further investigation but may not be an immediate health risk FOR MORE INFORMATION Carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be prevented in your home. The proper use and maintenance of fossil fuel fired equipment in the home can go along way in keeping you and your family safe. For more information on carbon monoxide safety you can go to the following links: United States Fire Administration Public Service Electric and Gas
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