What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is a poisonous gas that on inhalation the body is absorbed and replaces the oxygen in the blood. It is invisible, has no smell, taste or color and is produced when fuels, such as gas or petrol, burn incompletely.
Why is carbon monoxide so dangerous?
Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is a poisonous gas that, when inhaled, replaces the oxygen in your blood. As a result, your body does not receive enough oxygen to function properly. If you ingest too much of this gas, it can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage and even death.
Carbon monoxide is invisible and has no smell or taste. This makes it undetectable without a special meter. It is therefore important to always have a working one carbon monoxide detector in your home to warn you when there is an increased concentration of carbon monoxide.
Where do I place my carbon monoxide detector?
It is advisable to install a carbon monoxide detector on every floor. The best spots are near potential sources of carbon monoxide. Think of kitchens, garages and laundry rooms.
Because the gas only rises and falls by mixing with the air around it, you can't just hang a carbon monoxide detector from the ceiling and expect it to work efficiently.
A room with a combustion appliance.
- Install the carbon monoxide detector 1 to 3 meters away from all combustion appliances in the airflow of the combustion appliance.
- Do not install the carbon monoxide detector in a ridge, corner of a room or on vaulted ceilings or gable roofs.
- Install the carbon monoxide detector in small spaces (<4m³) just outside this space.
- Install the carbon monoxide detector at least 60 cm from surrounding walls. Installation on both walls and ceiling is possible in rooms with a combustion appliance.
A room without a combustion appliance.
If there is no heat source in a room, it is still important to place a carbon monoxide detector in this room. Carbon monoxide may still be present in the air, for example due to a leak in the flue pipe of a heater or other gas-fired appliances in an adjacent room.
- Install the carbon monoxide detector in rooms without combustion appliances, preferably at breathing height.
- Install the carbon monoxide reports at least 90 cm from a ridge, a corner of a room or on vaulted ceilings or gable roofs.
- Install the carbon monoxide reports at least 60 cm from surrounding walls and ceilings.
In a bedroom
- Install the carbon monoxide reportedr in bedrooms at breathing height while sleeping.
- Install the carbon monoxide detector not in a ridge, a corner of a room or on vaulted ceilings or gable roofs.
What to do when the carbon monoxide detector goes off?
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home and does it go off? Then immediately leave the house and wait outside. Call the fire department to help identify and solve the problem. It is important that anyone in the home be checked for signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and confusion.
Other tips for hanging a carbon monoxide detector
- Do not install the carbon monoxide detector behind curtains or furniture. Carbon monoxide must be able to reach the sensor so that the carbon monoxide can be properly detected by the sensor.
- Also make sure you don't reach the detector air intakes.
- Do not install the carbon monoxide detector in damp and wet areas, such as the bathroom.
Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide and have none carbon monoxide detector at home. Because carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible, it is essential to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home to be warned in time in the event of any emissions.
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