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Carbon Monoxide could call in your household







Carbon Monoxide could call in your household

Carbon Monoxide is a very toxic gas with no taste, no colour and no smell. Co gas can be produced when a gas boiler is operating with too little oxygen supply provided to the combustion chamber. Properly balanced ventilation will result in Co2 output, Carbon Monoxide Gas will result if the degree of oxygen is restrained with reduced air flow or a blocked flue. Following the adoption of regular central heating appliance servicing and rules governing ventilation levels deaths from Carbon Monoxide Gas have been held at 30 per annum although there are many more injuries from poisoning.

Can you identify a Carbon Monoxide problem if you look at your gas appliances?

Carbon Monoxide Gas production is often a result of incomplete burning and this can be seen as the deposit of soot coloring surfaces near your gas appliances. Another way to check for gas burning problems is to inspect pilot lights and see whether they are burning with a yellowed or other colour flame rather than the blue light of a well maintained system. If the pilot in your system starts burning yellowish you should have the gas appliance serviced by a trained engineer without delay.

How do I protect my family from Co and potential poisoning?

Bad ventilation resulting in lack of oxygen leads to the production of poisonous Carbon Monoxide Gas. The underlying cause of Carbon Monoxide Gas production is lack of ventilation to a gas flame. A CORGI-registered engineer should be employed to service your gas appliances. As a second, very important, line of defence, fit a British Standard approved Co detector with an audible alarm. Provision of the recommended air to gas appliances is essential and you should regularly inspect any air vents to ensure that the flow of air can be maintained. Garden plants can also be a risk to you as development throughout the summer can block air vents to a boiler which may not be in operation until the cold weather returns. If air is provided through a chimney this should be inspected throughout the year to confirm that it has not become blocked by debris or even a nest created by birds. Know the difference between the sound of smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide Gas alarms. If the Co detector alarm goes off make sure it is your Co detector and not your smoke detector.

How dangerous is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

Carbon Monoxide Gas is a silent killer so be do not delay if you see any warning marks. It is better to act quickly if you spot any signs as prevarication could lead to a death. Quick action can save your and your family’s lives. Any member of the household can be affected by Carbon Monoxide irrespective of their age. It is common for Animals to be harmed in the same way as humans.

What are the signs of Carbon Monoxide Gas poisoning?

The signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can often be confused with other influenza like sicknesses and include:-
- frequent head aches
- loss of balance
- weariness
- upset stomach and sickness

A CORGI certified service engineer should be brought in to scrutinise your gas appliances if you notice these signs in your home. Whilst waiting for the engineer to come you should see to it that you have opened the windows and everyone has left the house.

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