Yes, that’s right, we said it. Chances are the hundreds of dollars you spent on that cute little tradeshow giveaway with your company’s name, address, phone number and web site on it would have better been spent gambling that a blind dog would win the Kentucky Derby.

OK, so for those of you not into horse racing, dogs don’t run in the Kentucky Derby.

So… Your point is WHAT?

If you want to make a memorable impression on a booth visitor you should give them something that could, oh, we don’t know… save their families life, perhaps?

Custom labeled Carbon monoxide detector badges cost just as much, or some cases a lot less, than the latest tradeshow giveaway gimmick and people who receive them will find themselves a lot less likely to throw them out when they sift through their bag(s) of tradeshow swag after the show.

Simple and effective, these things could save a life… or a whole house full of lives. So the next time a co-worker suggests buying a bunch of squishy stress balls with your company’s logo on them for an upcoming show, remind that person where all those balls go: out in the backyard for the dogs to chew on, never to be seen again.

Then, use the harsh moment of silence to ask one simple question: “What if we gave away something that potential customers could use to save the life of their families?” and see where the conversation goes from there.

Customized appearance on a useful product

We cannot stress the importance of having your company’s name and logo appear on a product that will remain in the view booth visitors and other customers/potentials long after their visit has ended. Carbon monoxide badges WILL remain in eyesight for up to 2 to 3 years in an unopened package and up to 90 days once put into use.

Can your colleague say that about a stress ball or any other traditional tradeshow gimmick?

Who uses CO badges anyways?

Professionally speaking, just about any occupation where fumes from a combustion process (in a furnace, from cars, in industry, in the event of a house or structure fire, etc.) could possibly accumulate as expected or unexpectedly.

• Mining Companies
• Airlines and Airports
• Marinas and Shipping Companies
• Distribution and Shipping Companies
• Factories
• Home Inspectors
• HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians
• Marketing, Promotional Companies
• Manufacturers
• Magazine and Other Publishers
• Charitable Organizations
• Hospitals, Schools, Churches, Auditoriums, Public Facilities, etc.
• Government and Military Installations
• Restaurants

The above list represents but a small fraction of the places and types of organizations who routinely purchase carbon dioxide detection devices… so just think about the number of people involved in one or more of those activities. Each one represents a potential shirt pocket or in-sight location where your company’s name will sit in plain view for a good long while.

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.

Flammable Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detector

Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Test Kit

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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:

110vAC Plug-in Methane, Propane and Carbon Monoxide Detector (HS80504) with Audible & Visual Indication	HS80504
300 Custom Imprinted Carbon Monoxide Detectors (CP300) Special Offer $795	CP300
CO Alarm Test Gas in Aerosol Can, CO Check (CO-8) Used for Testing Carbon Monoxide Detectors	CO8
CO Alarm Test Kit for Testing of Carbon Monoxide Detectors (CO-Test) with Real Carbon Monoxide Gas in Pre-Scored Ampoule	CO-test
CO Badge: Carbon Monoxide Detector Badge 2⅛” x 2⅛” (cP1) with Adhesive Strip	cP1
CO Badge: Carbon Monoxide Detector Badge 2⅛” x 2⅛” (cP1-bulk) 50/Pack with Adhesive Strip	cP1-bulk
CO Badge: Custom Imprinted Promotional Carbon Monoxide Detectors (cP2CS) 2⅛” x 2⅛”	cP2CS
CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm Wall Mount/Portable (CDK22) Battery Operated with Batteries and Hardware	CDK22
CO Carbon Monoxide Detector: Digital Handheld 0 to 999ppm (CO71A) with Belt-Clip Carrying Case	CO71A
CO Carbon Monoxide Detector: Digital, Handheld 0 to 1000ppm (DCO1001) with LCD Display	DCO1001
CO Carbon Monoxide Detector: Digital, Handheld; 1 to 999ppm (715-202-G1) with Carrying Case – Made in USA	715-202-G1
CO/Temp Flue Analyzer Kit: Digital Carbon Monoxide 0-999, Temp 32-1112°F (CO91) w/Built-In Pump, SS Probe & Carrying Case	CO91
Gas Alert Extreme Carbon Monoxide Detector (GAXT-M-DL) 0-1000ppm CO Sensor	GAXT-M-DL
Honeywell MiniMAX Personal Gas Monitor: CO Carbon Monoxide 0-200 ppm (XTRT-CO) Real Time Display	XTRT-CO
Wall Mount CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm ELECTRIC (CD9585) IC Sensor 120vAC Direct Plug-in	CD-9585
Wall/Ceiling Mount CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CD-9490) Battery Backup & Digital Display 120vAC	CD-9490
Wall/Ceiling Mount CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm BATTERY (CD9000) Biomemetic Sensor with Battery	CD-9000
Wall/Ceiling Mount: Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm 110vAC, Dual Ionization Sensor (CD-9795) w/Large Mounting Ring & Battery	CD-9795

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2010/02/testing-for-carbon-monoxide/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/carbon-monoxide-detectors/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/carbon-monoxide-detectors/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:36 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=165 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.

CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm Wall Mount/Portable (CDK22) Battery Operated with Batteries and Hardware $29.95 $19.99

Combustion Analyzer: Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide & Carbon Monoxide (C125KIT) with Infrared Printer, Stainless Steel Flue Probe, 9′ Hose & Case $1,297.95 $1,165.00

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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.

CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm Wall Mount/Portable (CDK22) Battery Operated with Batteries and Hardware $29.95 $21.55	Thermistor 3″ Stainless Steel Temperature Probe (ATT31) -4° to 158° F $12.95 $8.88	Infrared Digital Non-Contact Pocket Thermometer 5:1, -4° to 600°F (iT1) with Laser Targeting $59.95 $49.00
Gardening Soil pH Test Meter & Moisture Meter Combo: Analog (GLMM400) No Batteries Required $22.95 $18.95	Flir Thermal Imaging Camera: Extech i5 (IRC40) with 512MB SD Card, Lithium Battery, Charger, Software & Cables $2,995.00 $1,995.00	2.5oz Smoke Check Canned Smoke (25s) 100+ Tests Per Can, Smoke Detector Tester Aerosol Spray, uL Listed $11.55 $10.49

]]> http://test-for.com/blog/2009/10/test-products-sale-items-6/feed/ 0 http://test-for.com/blog/2009/09/test-products-sale-items-2/ http://test-for.com/blog/2009/09/test-products-sale-items-2/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:05:04 +0000 Test For Admin http://test-for.com/blog/?p=12 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?

Moisture Meter: Digital Pinless 0 to 63% (MMD5NP) Measures Non-invasive to 3/4″ Depth	Radon Gas in Air Test Kit: Short Term (rn-LS) Scintillation Vial w/Lab Analysis Included	Thermistor 3″ Stainless Steel Temperature Probe (ATT31) -4° to 158° F
Powder Puff Silica Smoke Test .007µ Particle Size (S201-P) with Heavy Duty Rubber Balloon Pump & 16″ Hose	CO MiniMAX Personal Gas Monitor: Carbon Monoxide 0 to 999ppm (XP-CO) Real Time Display, Water/Dust Resistant w/Audible, Visual & Vibratory Alarms	Data Logger: Digital Thermometer -40º to 185ºF (DL8828) Water Resistant

* 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.