Carbon Monoxide
 

You may be asking your self what is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. Each carbon monoxide molecule is composed of a single carbon atom bonded to a single oxygen atom. Carbon Monoxide results from the incomplete combustion of gas, oil, and solid fuel used for heating and cooking

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According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, Carbon Monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon Monoxide detectors are available, but you need to understand how they work and what their limitations are in order to include the detectors in your home security plan. 

As you incorporate Carbon Monoxide detectors into you home security plan it’s important you understand how they work. Carbon Monoxide detectors trigger an alarm based on an accumulation of Carbon Monoxide over time. Carbon Monoxide can harm you if you are exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide in a short period of time, or to lower levels of Carbon Monoxide over a long period of time.  Consult your home security professional to assist you about the choices available.

Now that you know how they work lets move on to placement my Carbon Monoxide detectors. Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producing appliance. Keep the detector out of the way of pets and children. Each floor needs a separate detector. If you getting a single Carbon Monoxide detector, place it near the sleeping area and make certain the alarm is loud enough to wake you up.

What Do I Do if the Alarm Sounds?  Don’t panic! Don’t ignore the alarm! It is intended to go off before you are in danger. Turn of the alarm, get all your family members  of the home to fresh air, Check with all members to see if anyone is experiencing  any of the symptoms (headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, and disorientation, to fatigue)  If anyone shows symptoms call 911.  If no one has symptoms, ventilate the building, and call your home security professionals to identify and remedy the source of the Carbon Monoxide before returning inside, and have appliances or chimneys checked by a professional as soon as possible. When you install your home security system it will be important to test this procedure before you have a crisis

When deciding whether or not to purchase a Carbon Monoxide detector, you need to consider not only the number and type of carbon monoxide sources, but also the construction of the building. Newer building may have more airtight construction and may be better insulated, which make it easier for carbon monoxide to accumulate.

Most home security professionals recommend Carbon Monoxide detectors.

 

Ralph Winn publishes articles, guides and reviews on security related topics. Ralph Winn has over 32 years of education and experience in the security industry. Your home should be your haven where you feel comfortable and secure. Everybody deserves to feel safe in their own home. The world around us can get hectic at times, and it's important to have a place of safety we can retreat to when times are tough. That's why our goal at the home security store is to help you find the best way to provide a protected environment for you and your loved ones. Ralph has created a user-friendly security forum for you to get answers.