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Combustible Gas Detectors: Sensors Respond
Only to Propane Gas, LP Gas, or Natural Gas LEAKS. Sensors Respond to Raw,
Unburned Propane Gas, LP Gas, or Natural Gas. Gas Alarms Sound At or
Below 25% of Lower Explosive Limit of the Gas.
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Risks from Combustible Gas Leaks
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CO Gas Detectors: Sensors Respond only
to Carbon Monoxide Gas, Produced by INCOMPLETE BURNING of Fossil Fuels Such
as Wood, Coal, Propane Gas, LP Gas, or Methane Gas.
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| DANGERS OF PROPANE GAS OR NATURAL GAS LEAKS OR DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES: | |
- Poisoning, brain damage or death by asphyxiation. Exposure to small amounts
of carbon monoxide over a long time or to large amount of carbon monoxide in a short
time results in poisoning, neurological damage, and/or death. Effects of poisoning
are more severe in the young, the elderly, pregnant women and their fetuses, and
those with respiratory problems. Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in red blood cells.
Exposure to large amounts of propane gas or natural gas results in reduced oxygen
for breathing.
- Death, personal injury, or damage/destruction of property by explosion and fire.
Methane (natural gas) and propane (liquified petroleum gas) are about equally explosive.
Methane is lighter than air and rises to the ceiling. Propane is heavier than air
and sinks to the floor. Think about stalagtites growing from cave ceilings, first
pooling and then growing longer. Think methane. Think how stalagmites pooling and
grow up from the cave floor. Think propane.
Mount natural gas (methane) alarms near the ceiling and near each gas appliance.
Mount propane alarms near the floor and near each propane gas appliance.
Carbon monoxide, a by-product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels (combustible
gas, coal, wood, etc.) disperses fairly evenly in air. Install carbon monoxide alarms
in locations near gas appliances, living areas, and in or near bedrooms.
Mercaptan,a rotten egg scent, is added to colorless and odorless methane and propane
gases. Mercaptan's odor varies according to the amount added. The odor can
fade with time and storage. A strong rotten egg odor may not mean danger. And a slight
odor may not mean safety. Detector sensors react to the gas concentrations
in the air, not amount of odor. Sensors are specific to carbon monoxide gas or methane/propane/natural
gas. Install two two distinct detectors for maximum safety.
So don't depend on your nose. Detectors and alarms jave no colds, allergies, tobacco
or alcohol usage, loss of ability to smell, strong cooking odors, etc. What you
think is sewer gas, garbage, or a dead mouse might a combustible gas leak.
BE SAFE:
- Install separate alarms for combustible gases and carbon monoxide. Mounting heights
differ according to the gas being monitored. Know which alarm is which.
- Test alarms regularly. Change batteries, if any, annually.
- Keep gas appliances well maintained.
- Do not enter a home when an alarm is sounding. 911.
- Evacuate immediately if a combustible gas alarm sounds. Do NOT close the door or
turn off lights. If you don’t know which one (CO or gas) is sounding, LEAVE.
911 after you evacuate.
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