Denver

Jeff Lawrence_25

he was transferred to Denver from Atlanta.

Him, his wife, and 2 kids are stuck in a pop-up camper in the blizzard.

DanHolohan

I hear

you folks are having a white Christmas. Stay safe.

Mark Hunt

I second that


I PRAY that people do not lose power. So many have died already from CO produced by gas generators and gas grills etc.......

Stay safe folks!

Mark H

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DanHolohan

Oh, man

I hope they find better shelter.

[Deleted User]

I'm dreaming of a white christmas....

Actually, I'm having a nightmare about a white christmas, and here's proof.

I got to work this morning at around 7:00 AM, anticipating one of hte biggest storms to hit Denver in a long time. By 9:00 AM, there was 6" on the ground, and it was coming down at the rate of 1" per hour, horizontally.

By noon, I'd called all my field employees and told them to pack it in. Had to go rescue one of them that buried a van in a ditch, and thats where it will stay till it quits snowing and blowing.

Next stop, custoemrs house who said CO alarm was going off near snowmelt boiler. Got her fixed for time bing. More on that later. Sold a $15,000 seal combustion high efficiency boiler on the spot. Now all I have to do is find the manpower to put it in, and she wants it put in before next year...

Next stop, the apartment complex where we performed the aerial heat exchanger feat. No DHW. Got to the job site (2 hour trip that is usually 15 minutes) only to find that all of the apartment complex maintenance employees went home because of the storm. Snuck into the parking garage behind a resident returning home. Went to boiler room, and found snow drifts IN the mechanical room, and snow all over the controls...

Got problem solved (tripped high limits). Went to leave and got stuck in snow drift outside of boiler room on flat ground.

Yeah, you could say it kind of sucks to be in Denver right now, but I stil wouldn't live anywhere else...

Here are some pictures of the day.

Enjoy, and thanks for your concern Dan.

PS, The mayor just closed the city...and the Gvernor has declared a state of emergency.

ME

Jeff Lawrence_25

The pop-up

is temporary housing for him. The rest flew up for the holiday.

I just found this out as I was reading Dan's first post.

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> I PRAY that people do not lose power. So many

> have died already from CO produced by gas

> generators and gas grills etc.......

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> Stay safe

> folks!

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> Mark H

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[Deleted User]

Mark...

For what its worth, I'm getting ready to call the local all news radio station and TV stations to give them a heads up regarding the CO issues and storms.

Trying my best to be proactive here...

Thanks for your thoughts.

ME

DanHolohan

Some shots!

But it will probably be 70 degrees next week, right?

Jeff Lawrence_25

From under the door?

When I first saw the pictures of the controls, I thought someone had left a door open.

Did all that come in under the door?

Todd_16

Photos

Nice shots. They should go with the bill for the service call. My friend did a svc call to a communication tower only to find a 6ft Rattlesnake wrapped around the blower, he left to get a camera so he could "justify" the bill.

I would love to see a homeowners perfectly melted (ME designed) snowmelt system, leading to a road with 2ft of snow plus the drifts. At least they could get to the mailbox.

[Deleted User]

Yup....Under the door.

We have a saying here. Little flakes, BIG SNOW.

This stuff is like sugar.

Bad news.

Heres what I sent to the local news/TV stations.

My name is Mark Eatherton. I am an instructor at Red Rocks Community College, and I teach people about heating systems. We need to make sure that people have an understanding about carbon monoxide. It is the most common method of inadvertent poisoning in the world.

Please pass this information on to your listeners.

Have them check their furnace vent terminations and make sure they are free of snow. Have them look at their neighbors vent terminations for the same thing.

If their home get hit by a power outage, DO NOT use charcoal grills or propane cooking grills to heat their homes. The carbon monoxide (CO) that is generated will kill them.

Speaking of generators, if people have a gas powered generator DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR IN THE HOME. The exhaust fumes will kill you.

If they are stuck in a car, and the car is running, make sure that the exhaust pipe is kept clear, so that the exhaust fumes can escape the confines and keep the windows closed, and put their car heating system in recycle so that it does not draw outside air into the car.

This is SERIOUS stuff. During the recent storm that went through Washington State, over 100 people showed up in the hospital with CO poisoning and numerous people died.

Thank you for helping save lives.

Mark Eatherton

If you would like to speak to me by telephone, my home number is 303-936-7606

ME

Dave Stroman

You have no idea how lucky I was to even get home today. Will most likely be holed up here at home for a couple of days. My truck would not make it to the main road one block away. The only thing I want to worry about is the tv dish getting covered with snow. Time for a martini on the Rockies.

Dave in Denver

[Deleted User]

Speaking of satellite dishes...

Heard from the top of the stairs..."Just lost the satellite picture..."

The things I do for that woman :0)

2nd time in two hours.

Brutal

ME

Mark Hunt

Hey Mark!


Did it stop yet?

How you making out?

Mark H

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[Deleted User]

STILL coming down...

Vertically for now. THe NWS is calling for high winds today as the ultra low leaves the state. Should make for some interesting drifts...

Don't think we'll be working today, other than digging ourselves out.

Even if we could get to the car, the streets are snowed in.

Looks like around 2' total in my yard, for now...

I'll post some pictures later when it gets light outside.

ME

[Deleted User]

This storm is moving East...

and it IS going to wreak havoc on a lot of peoples Christmas travel plans.

If you are in the storms path, use the following press release to forewarn people about the possibility of CO poisoning.

The life you save may be your own...

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PRESS RELEASE
Your Name
Your Telephone Number
Web site information if applicable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“Possible Cure Found For Unintentional Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cases”
Date:
City of release:
Carbon Monoxide Statistics:

Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United States. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, "there are approximately 2,100 unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) every year in the U.S. and the use of CO Alarms could potentially prevent many of these fatalities." In addition, more than 10,000 CO injuries occur annually from this colorless, odorless and tasteless poison.

Carbon monoxide (CO) can be produced when burning any fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood and coal. It is the product of incomplete combustion. Carbon monoxide can kill in minutes or hours depending on the level of CO in the air.

If CO is inhaled at damaging levels it can lead to breathing difficulties, impaired judgment and memory, damage to the nervous system,
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cardiac trauma, brain damage, coma and even death.

Everyone is susceptible, but experts agree that unborn babies, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable and are at the highest risk for death or serious injury.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide:

Initial symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever. Dizziness, fatigue/weakness, throbbing headache, nausea/vomiting, irregular breathing, sleepiness and confusion can all be possible symptoms.

Potential sources of carbon monoxide:

Any fuel burning appliance that is malfunctioning or improperly installed can be a source of CO. These can include furnaces, gas range/stove, gas clothes dryer, water heater, gas or wood fireplaces, wood-burning stove and auto exhaust from an attached garage. Other sources include clogged chimneys or flues, vent pipes, fuel burning space heaters, tools that run on fuel in an area that is not vented, a gas or charcoal grill used in an enclosed area, certain types of swimming pool heaters, boats and RV's. Back drafting and changes in air pressure can cause indoor levels of CO.
Methods of protection:

Every year have the heating system, vents, chimney, and flue tested, inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Never leave a car running in an attached garage. Install a carbon monoxide alarm near the sleeping areas and on every level of the home. Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust or




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Safety tips
• Install CO alarms (listed by an independent testing laboratory) inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO.
• CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area.
• After purchasing an alarm, call your local fire department's non-emergency telephone number to find out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds. Post that number by your telephone(s) and make sure everyone in the household knows the difference between the fire emergency and CO emergency numbers (if there is a difference).
• Test CO alarms at least once a month, and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle, generator, or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Never leave your vehicle running when it is parked or covered in snow.
• Have fuel-burning household heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, wood and coal stoves, space or portable heaters) and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in.
• When using a fireplace, open the flue for adequate ventilation.
• Open a window slightly whenever using a kerosene or gas heater. (Kerosene heaters are illegal in many states. Always check with local authorities before buying or using one.) Only refuel outside, after the device has cooled.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Only use barbecue grills – which can produce CO – outside. Never use them in the home or garage.



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• When purchasing new heating and cooking equipment, select products tested and labeled by an independent testing laboratory.
• When purchasing an existing home, have a qualified technician evaluate the integrity of the heating and cooking systems, as well as the sealed spaces between the garage and house.
• When camping, remember to use battery-powered heaters and flashlights in tents trailers, and motor homes.
• CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home and in or outside all sleeping areas.
• Know the difference between the sound of the smoke alarms and the sound of the CO alarms.
If your CO alarm sounds
• Immediately move everyone outdoors.
• Report the CO alarm warning by calling the appropriate phone number.
• Call a qualified technician to inspect all equipment.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
• Severe headache, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, or faintness. Many of these symptoms are similar to the flu, food poisoning or other illnesses.



Carbon Monoxide poisonings are one of the most preventable situations occurring in America today. The loss of life is senseless. Purchase, install and maintain a good quality CO detector today, and call a qualified service contractor to test the fired appliances in your home tomorrow. Together, we CAN stop the rising death toll.

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[Deleted User]

Mark, you mean you...

...haven't done satellite snowmelt on that thing yet? :-)

Mike Miller

Good Morning Gentlemen, good to see that you are still hanging there Dave. I shut it all down yesterday at seven. I had two guys on their way to Boulder and I called back them in and sent them home. I got one emergency service call yesterday, pulled my hand tools from the van and went in my subaru, which is what I actually began this business useing. While this is deep snow, it is pretty light. Mark's point about Co is improtant and I hope people are paying attention. I know when I place a vent stack on a new job I always keep in mind that we have had snow as deep as four feet here and drifts deeper than that. So you keep the vents out of valleys and the windward side. Wishing the rest of you good luck,(this storm is heading your way) and a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Mike in Denver

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