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CO test

Mitch_6
Mitch_6 Member Posts: 549
in THE MAIN WALL
Any fuel can give off high level co with a poor flame. I have even seen electric ovens burning off cooking oils give off co.

"TEST ALL FUELS"

Went on a call yesterday top of the line First Alert co. alarms. Right on the box will alarm after 60 to 240 minuts of 70ppm or 4 to 15 minuts of 400ppm. "Not intended to protect young, elderly or those with medical conditions" "Those with such conditions should consider an alarm set to sound at 30ppm" Try to find a 30 ppm alarm at the box store.

Based on the alarms own ratings you could be constantly breathing 65ppm and not even know it, 9ppm for 8 hours is the maximum exposure by industry standards.

Who do the alarms protect?

Mitch S.

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  • johnnyge
    johnnyge Member Posts: 86
    CO test

    How much should I paid to have a CO test done on my boiler?. It is necessary to have it done or the burner in the boiler is already pre set by the manufacturer? And I do have CO detetectors in the house.
  • S Ebels
    S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
    Depends

    Was the CO test part of an annual clean, adjust, tune service or was it done as a seperate service call?
  • johnnyge
    johnnyge Member Posts: 86


    I haven't done it yet. I will say it will be as an anual tune up. Boiler is 3 years old. does it need it?
  • Mark Hunt
    Mark Hunt Member Posts: 4,908
    Tell me about your CO alarms.

    > I haven't done it yet. I will say it will be as

    > an anual tune up. Boiler is 3 years old. does it

    > need it?





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  • Mark Hunt
    Mark Hunt Member Posts: 4,908
    Tell me about your CO alarms.

    > I haven't done it yet. I will say it will be as

    > an anual tune up. Boiler is 3 years old. does it

    > need it?





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  • Mark Hunt
    Mark Hunt Member Posts: 4,908
    Tell me about your CO alarms.



    I would bet money they do not work.

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  • johnnyge
    johnnyge Member Posts: 86


    Well I hope they Do. Got them at Home depot for 34 dollars a piece. Have 1 in the basement and one in the hallway next to the bedrooms. replaced batteries when they need it
  • Empire_2
    Empire_2 Member Posts: 2,340
    CO test

    While prices are not discussed here, I can tell you that we perform them as part of annual checks. Price depends on equipment being used. We do go by manufacturers specs, but never assume that they have not changed due to rough shipping of equipment, other variables than in the factory etc... The only way to be sure is to check it again and make sure all the parameters are where they should be. Let's see,,....New equipment, death or CO test procedures,???I'm going to go with the CO test every time.

    My .02

    Mike T.
  • John R. Hall
    John R. Hall Member Posts: 2,245
    Johnny

    Not to offend, but $34 on a CO detector should not give you a feeling of security. Make sure a qualified tech does a clean and inspect on your boiler, including what I believe should be a mandatory part of any inspection -- combustion analysis. And ask the tech what they recommend for CO detectors. To be honest, you can expect to pay $150-$200 for the more reliable detectors, available through a licensed contractor.
  • johnnyge
    johnnyge Member Posts: 86


    Can someone recomend a good tech for one pipe steam system in Central NJ. I don't want to get a knuckehead, as Dan Halogan says in his books, I want someone that knows the trade 100%
  • fingers
    fingers Member Posts: 1


    it should be included with yuor yearly cleaning and no you dont need a co detector with oil gas yes.
  • John R. Hall
    John R. Hall Member Posts: 2,245
    That would be

    Holohan
  • johnnyge
    johnnyge Member Posts: 86


    If I can get Dan to came to my house and fix the boiler, will be a honor and also can sign the books that i got ;-)
  • Jeff Lawrence_25
    Jeff Lawrence_25 Member Posts: 746
    Nope

    Any flame (combustion) possibly creates Carbon Monoxide.
  • Mitch_4
    Mitch_4 Member Posts: 955
    WHAT?!?!?! (fingers post)

    Are you implying that CO is impossible with oil fired appliances??

    You must be lightheaded from sniffing CO..if it burns it can create carbon monoxide.

    That is one of the most erroneous (and quite frankly stupidest) comments I have seen in a while.

    I am not trying to offend, but if that is the gospel you are spreading to your customers then you are trying to kill them..not good for long term business.

    Mitch
  • Gary Reecher
    Gary Reecher Member Posts: 111


    Yes it is important to have even brand new furnaces and boilers out of the box tested for excess CO production. As Capt CO has said have you ever watch the fork lift drivers load and unload? All that slamming and jamming can get things out of whack.
  • Jim Davis_7
    Jim Davis_7 Member Posts: 67
    CO Test

    Most contractors charge a good fee for reclaiming refrigerant from your air conditioner when replacing certain parts. This does not make it more efficient or safer but you still get stuck with the bill. A proper CO test and tune-up can save you money and save your life. Those who know how to do it properly do charge extra because you should get 100% of your investment back.. Those that do it for free are saving you about the same, nothing. Equipment needs checking every year because mechanical objects have wear and tear on them. All fuels including oil can make thousands of parts per million of CO. An oil furnace is more likely to make high levels of CO when it is not smoking versus when it is!
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