Steam Boiler/ Radiator

heathelp990

We have a Steam Radiator Boiler in my old apartment complex that's making me feel sick and I can't figure out why. I have respiratory/breathing issues, brain fog, head tension/pressure, it's messing with me cognitively and causing me nausea.

The complex provided a fan, they insulated the concrete pipes of the radiator and that didn't work. I feel like I'm inhaling something that I shouldn't. A handyman of the complex revealed that there is a leak. But claims that shouldn't be causing me the issue.

The place has a musty smell to it, and of course the complex said it couldn't be mold. Although lots of people say my symptoms sound like it. An electric company also tested for Carbon Monoxide and said it didn't detect it. What could the issue possibly be?

mattmia2

I would say get out of there immediately and call the fire department to test for carbon monoxide. That can kill you and everyone in the building. That is a potential emergency. Don't look for other causes until that is ruled out.

heathelp990

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1836435#Comment_1836435

I had someone from the local electric company test for Carbon Monoxide with a detector and they claimed it didn't read anything.

However I read that sometimes co2 isn't detected when it's low levels, and my symptoms are all very similar to it.