Now that you have gone and done something very wise, like installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home, you may find yourself asking, “Hmmm… How do I TEST a carbon monoxide detector?”
So glad you asked!
Now you COULD get up on a ladder and exhale cigarette smoke into the thing to see if it goes off, but we really think that sounds like a BAD IDEA. So does running a hose from the tailpipe of an automobile into the house and closing all the doors and windows… and waiting to see if the alarm goes off before you pass out.
Instead, you can do the smart thing and pick up CO Check: CO Alarm Test Gas in Aerosol Can. Much, much safer than the aforementioned methods and does not require the use of cigarettes or gasoline engines!
Simply aim the nozzle in the direction of the detector, press the aerosol dispenser, and let the CO get at your detector. See instructions on can for specific testing procedures, though, before you begin your testing.
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As the cold air continues to hang around this Winter and we keep the fires burning in the fireplaces and stoves that we need to make sure all vents and chimneys contain no blockages. Why? Because carbon monoxide kills people every year as a result of blocked vents and chimneys.
How Does Carbon Monoxide Kill?
Quite simply, the hemoglobin in our blood which normally carries oxygen to the cells in our bodies becomes the target of carbon monoxide when the two come in contact with one another. The carbon monoxide latches on to hemoglobin molecules and displaces oxygen molecules when it does so.
Exposure to low concentrations of carbon monoxide result in symptoms which people often mistake for the flu or other common Wintertime illnesses.
Exposure to high concentrations of carbon monoxide results in the displacing of ALL oxygen molecules and that means ZERO oxygen reaches the cells… and that causes cell death in a matter of minutes. When enough cells die, so does the host (person).
How Do I Know If I Have Carbon Monoxide Gas?
Like all effective killers, carbon monoxide creeps up on its victims undetected. It has no odor, no color and the human eye cannot see it. Only a carbon monoxide detector will let you know if it has made its way into your environment.
Below you will find carbon monoxide detectors and products designed to help you test carbon monoxide detectors:
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Today we have two very different devices capable of detecting carbon monoxide in the air. The first hangs on the wall and warns homeowners of a potentially dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide gas and the other helps technicians fine tune the combustion process of various fuels. The second device also works as a screening tool for spot checking emissions levels of automobiles, gas furnaces, etc.
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Got a tradeshow or public event coming up and looking for a new and unique keepsake giveaway to hand to prospective customers? Take a look at these portable carbon monoxide detectors… that you can imprint with you company’s information!
So STOP handing out useless pens with fuzzy tassles on the ends and start doing something useful for your customers — like possibly saving their life!
Nothing breeds customer loyalty like helping someone out of a near death experience! LOL.
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In today’s edition of Test Products Sale Item we present a wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector, a no-contact infrared thermometer, a combination pack containing a soil pH meter and a moisture meter, a can of smoke for checking the functionality of smoke detectors, and a Flir thermal imaging camera.
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In the market for a silica smoke puffer, digital moisture meter, radon in air test kit, stainless steel thermistor, personal carbon monoxide detector or digital dat logging thermometer?
* Note: At the time we posted these items the merchant(s) offered promotional pricing. All offers subject to, well, the merchant realizing he had priced things too low and cancelling the sale.
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