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Steam Boiler/ Radiator

heathelp990
heathelp990 Member Posts: 2
edited 4:34AM in Gas Heating

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?

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 11,204

    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.

    Mad Dog_2
  • heathelp990
    heathelp990 Member Posts: 2
    edited 5:45AM
    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.

    Mad Dog_2
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,637

    Electric Utility employees are not highly trained First Responders. Listen to Mattmia and call the Local Fire Dept in immediately. This is what they are there for! Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.

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