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My carbon monoxide detectors wont stop beeping they go off every 40 secs or so can you help?



Well there is one in the front room and one close too the garage im pretty sure its a problem with the detectors but its also got wires in them.. how would i go about replacing them or possibly dewire them as well?
the wires Are electrical ones so they are hot
I am very comfortable [...]

Is carbon monoxide level of 268 PPM in 1 bedroom really bad?



I’m living in a one bedroom apartment, with a gas stove, and I recently bought a carbon monoxide detector to see if there was a problem with the current levels. The detector shows a level of 260-268 most days. Is this a problem? If so, how sever is this problem (I [...]

Are carbon monoxide detectors required in all States? It’s just been mandatory in state of Florida?



Apparently it’s mandatory since July 2007. But I wonder if anyone is really complying. How is it in other states, such as the ones up North where boilers are used? Regarding this law_even though there’s seldom any boilers here_it is required because those are the ones more prompt to let lethal carbon monoxide out in [...]

What are the symptoms from carbon monoxide poisoning?



its for a science homework, were talking about carbon monoxide and stuff..
anyway, any experts here know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

What is an acceptable Carbon Monoxide level in a home?



I have a detector in my bedroom that reads 17. I assume that’s 17 ppm. Is that an acceptable level?
I checked it a week ago and it was at 17. After resetting it, it still reads 17 so I think there is a consistent amount of carbon monoxide in the room. [...]

How do carbon monoxide detectors detect carbon monoxide in the air?



Like are there chemicals in them that cause it to react with carbon monoxide thus causing it to alarm?
Please let me know!!!
sent links if possible

Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a diesel engine?



I have a Volkswagen diesel engine, and I want to know if it is possible to get carbon monoxide poisoning from the car. Thank you!

When to replace carbon monoxide detectors?



Does anyone know when to replace your carbon monoxide detector? I bought mine in 2003 when I purchased my 1st home. We just turned on the heat this week & It got me thinking if its time to replace it or not?