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 | Home Gas DetectorsRadon in an extremely dangerous gas, that causes permanent damage to the lungs, however there are other gases in the home that we need to be concerned about. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a dangerous and often fatal condition that occurs after excessive inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that it is very difficult for people to detect without a Carbon Monoxide Detector. Sources of carbon monoxide inside homes occurs from leaks or openings from automobile exhaust (and exhaust from other gasoline powered vehicles and power tools), propane fueled equipment and tank leaks and openings, faulty furnaces, heaters, wood-burning stoves Natural Gas (Methane Gas is the major component of natural gas) heats our homes and powers our appliances such as stoves and ovens. It is extremely flammable and explosive when used in excess or if a leak occurs. Many people also use Propane Liquid Gas for heat and other power, and it has the same issues. A 3-in-1 Combination Carbon Monoxide, Propane and Methane Gas Detector will sound an alarm when any of these levels become unsafe, but before they become a dire emergency.
For most people, carbon monoxide become toxic when it reaches a level above 50 ppm (parts per million) with continuous exposure over an 8 hour period. When the level of CO becomes even higher, a person will suffer from symptoms of exposure. Mild exposure over a few hours ( CO levels between 70 ppm and 100 ppm) cause flu-like symptoms such as headache, red burning eyes and a runny nose. Medium exposure ( CO levels between 150 ppm to 300 ppm) will cause dizziness, drowsiness and vomiting. Extreme exposure ( CO levels of 400 ppm and higher) will result in unconsciousness, brain damage and death. Combustible gas refers to compressed gases and liquids that are normally used as a source of heat or power generation, or as a solvent (i.e. medical use). A flammable gas can burn when brought in contact with high heat or flame. A flammable compressed gas has a mixture of 13 percent or less (by volume) air is flammable when air is under 12 percent. Under certain conditions, after these gases ignite, they can produce violent explosions and damage. |
