Post by cypher on Sept 1, 2017 17:08:53 GMT
Share some interesting tidbits of info, or simple life hacks, that you think others might not know, and would find helpful.
Last night I was speaking with a professional about carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, that left me floored, and thought to share, as it might save lives, or improve your quality of life.
This is applicable for those living in the U.S.
Before 2007, there were two types of CO alarms - Canadian - instant alarm vs Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - 30 day alarm.
After 2007, the Canadian type was got rid off, and only UL alarm systems can be used.
So all CO detectors that are purchased in the U.S. are now ULs, what does that mean? It means that they are all programmed to go off after 30 days, not instantly, if they detect carbon monoxide. So levels, at home or work, of carbon monoxide can be 30 parts per million constantly, for more than 30 days at a time before the alarm sounds.
Just to put that into perspective, "a UCLA study found that CO levels above 5 parts per million (ppm) was associated with pregnant women having underweight babies with smaller heads."
In addition, if you happen to feel unwell and decide to aerate your environment by opening the windows, for example, you can reset the detector back to 0 days, therefore you can live with the problem for months at a time, before being alerted.
Additionally, if you have Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms, you might want to consider replacing them. First off, they can not be placed properly to detect both smoke and CO. In ambient temperatures of 64°F, smoke rises and CO sinks to the ground. Allegedly, if they go off just once, they are rendered inoperable. You can send them back to the company to exchange, but you can't guarantee the product that is returned is in working order, because you can't even test it, without it being rendered inoperable again.
I know this is scare-mongering stuff, but thought it might be of interest to those who are constantly feeling unwell, and don't know a possible reason for that, or know of others who might be in that predicament.
There is a solution. Buy your CO alarms online, not in Home Depot or Lowes, for example. Get a 'Low level carbon monoxide detector', it might just save your life, or improve your quality of life.
Last night I was speaking with a professional about carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, that left me floored, and thought to share, as it might save lives, or improve your quality of life.
This is applicable for those living in the U.S.
Before 2007, there were two types of CO alarms - Canadian - instant alarm vs Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - 30 day alarm.
After 2007, the Canadian type was got rid off, and only UL alarm systems can be used.
So all CO detectors that are purchased in the U.S. are now ULs, what does that mean? It means that they are all programmed to go off after 30 days, not instantly, if they detect carbon monoxide. So levels, at home or work, of carbon monoxide can be 30 parts per million constantly, for more than 30 days at a time before the alarm sounds.
Just to put that into perspective, "a UCLA study found that CO levels above 5 parts per million (ppm) was associated with pregnant women having underweight babies with smaller heads."
In addition, if you happen to feel unwell and decide to aerate your environment by opening the windows, for example, you can reset the detector back to 0 days, therefore you can live with the problem for months at a time, before being alerted.
Additionally, if you have Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms, you might want to consider replacing them. First off, they can not be placed properly to detect both smoke and CO. In ambient temperatures of 64°F, smoke rises and CO sinks to the ground. Allegedly, if they go off just once, they are rendered inoperable. You can send them back to the company to exchange, but you can't guarantee the product that is returned is in working order, because you can't even test it, without it being rendered inoperable again.
I know this is scare-mongering stuff, but thought it might be of interest to those who are constantly feeling unwell, and don't know a possible reason for that, or know of others who might be in that predicament.
There is a solution. Buy your CO alarms online, not in Home Depot or Lowes, for example. Get a 'Low level carbon monoxide detector', it might just save your life, or improve your quality of life.
