First of the month! TEST YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE ALARMS.

[DandyDon]

Two young girls pass out on boat. No, a CO alarm wouldn't work in this case; just something to know to avoid...
https://www.khq.com/news/2-girls-ho...cle_32699686-16b4-11ee-a16f-33774a60acd9.html

Push to turn car off buttons aren't the same as key switches, and an alarm would have been a good idea...
McPherson man recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning after simple mistake

Many apartments have gas water heaters, and some are dangerous...

Seven people in hospital after carbon monoxide incident in Marion

Marion firefighters said a carbon monoxide incident at an apartment complex sent 7 people to the hospital.

www.kcrg.com

Again, take a Smoke & CO alarm on any overnight stay. They had been to ER with their illness but were sent back to the Hyatt hotel that killed them...
American couple found dead in Mexico hotel room died of carbon monoxide poisoning, family says

Their alarm saved them...

Family rescued from Ecréhous reef by RNLI after carbon-monoxide scare

A FAMILY was evacuated from the Ecréhous reef in the early hours of Thursday after a carbon-monoxide scare in the hut they were staying in.The St Catherine's inshore lifeboat was sent to the reef, about six miles off Jersey's north-east coast, at ab...

jerseyeveningpost.com

Never ever run a generator indoors or even close by...

1 Dead, 6 Injured From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Houston - Videos from The Weather Channel

The Houston Fire Department found a generator inside an apartment Thursday night where one person had died and 6 others were sickened. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com

weather.com

 

[DandyDon]

I was laid up for a few months and not posting, but I hope everyone still tested their alarms. The instructions say to do it weekly, but I doubt that anyone would do that.

Today is the first of the month, so check them today.

 

[kelemvor]

Thanks for the reminder! My family hates me now . Next time we'll have a 3am drill, and they'll be begging me to do it in the middle of the day from then on.

 

[DandyDon]

How many do you have? Do you take one on overnight trips? I like the LCD screen on this one and only $20...

I forgot that Amazon links don't work here. Search their sight for

2 in 1 CO & Smoke Alarm,Carbon Monoxide Detectors, with Battery, Smoke Detector,85dB in Alarm,for Home and Kitchen,LCD Screen,Easy to Install​

 

[DandyDon]

First of the month -
Test all Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms;
Push those buttons!​

 

[DandyDon]

Guess what today is? Hint: Tomorrow is Testing Day, but you can test tonight if you wish...

I like a monitor in every bedroom plus others about the house. They didn't bother...

Coroner: Autopsies reveal elevated levels of carbon monoxide of man, woman found dead at home in Pottstown

The coroner identified a female victim as Paula Cullin, 53.

www.wfmz.com

Churches can have problems too. Does yours have alarms? Do you know where and Test them...??

Nearly 50 people suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at Mormon church in Utah

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Monroe blamed the poisoning on a malfunction with the building's heating system.

www.nbcnews.com

Nah, she didn't have an alarm...

Carbon monoxide poisons five family members in Portland apartment during power outage

A family of five was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, according to local reports. Experts caution against the dangers.

www.foxnews.com

I don't understand why every state doesn't already require alarms in every classroom?

Tennessee lawmakers to consider legislation that would require carbon monoxide alarms in every daycare

As unlikely as it may seem, carbon monoxide detectors are not required in all daycares. Some daycares have been left out of the rules, but maybe not for much longer.

www.newschannel5.com

Bakeries are at high risk of course...

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-texas-bakery-guanajuato-carbon-monoxide-exposure-fire-department/287-55636c22-538d-4efa-9971-1c68a90b3e3f

Push those buttons!
Test Smoke & CO alarms​

 

[DandyDon]

First of Another Month;
Test your Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Push those buttons!​

The directions that came with your alarms said to test weekly, but you're not likely to do that, so at least test them monthly!

Kerosene heaters are never safe, especially without CO alarms...

1 dead, 1 in critical condition after suspected CO poisoning​

Never use motor powered tools indoors...

14 workers, including some renovating a Yale building, hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning

Fourteen people, including nine construction workers who were renovating a Yale University-owned building, have been hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning.

apnews.com

Never use a generator or camp stove indoors nor live with CO alarms...

Family of 5 hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning at SE Portland apartments

Five people, including children, were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning from a southeast Portland apartment complex on Sunday, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

www.kptv.com

Sad to see a whole family wiped out for lack of a CO alarm...

Funeral held for Philly family of 3 who likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning

A funeral was held Friday morning for a Philadelphia family of three who investigators believe died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

This is why I don't trust businesses in general as so many do not have alarms...

Cal/OSHA investigating death at North Bay grocery store​

I have to wonder why such common sense laws are not more common. About time for this one...

Tennessee Senate passes bill requiring carbon monoxide monitors in all childcare facilities​

 

[DandyDon]

Happy Fools Day...!!

First of Another Month;
Test your Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Push those buttons! ​

 

[Pearlman]

@DandyDon
Thank you for the conscientious posts.
I went through all the 5 pages but could not find specifications for a CO analyser. How many ppm should it be able to read? I vaguely recall there’s a thread somewhere that mentions how many ppm is deadly and the range to trigger an alarm for, but I can’t find it right now. Can you pin the details in the very first post? That might help others that come later.

Thank You

 

[DandyDon]

I went through all the 5 pages but could not find specifications for a CO analyser. How many ppm should it be able to read?

Oh, this thread is nothing more than my monthly reminder to test home Smoke & CO alarms. I don't remember the settings on a home alarm but that info is easily found by asking Google. For Scuba tanks, different countries have different standards around 10 ppm down to 3 ppm I think.