A petition calling for prime time TV warnings about carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to save lives has been launched by Isle of Wight based campaigner, Stephanie Linda Trotter, OBE.
The petition urges the Government to provide warnings against the dangers of the carbon monoxide poisoning. The deadly gas can be emitted from faulty cooking or heating appliances powered by any carbon based fuel (such as gas, coal, wood, oil, diesel, petrol etc.).
Responsible for 50 deaths each year
It states that less than 2% of CO in the air can kill in between one and three minutes and these deaths and injuries cost the taxpayer £178 million a year.
In the UK, carbon monoxide poisoning is linked to around 50 deaths a year and more than 200 people go to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dartmouth fire crews called to suspected carbon monoxide leak
FIRE crews in Dartmouth were called on on Tuesday night after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a property in the town.
Crews donned breathing apparatus and using a gas detector to check the property in Lower Street.
A fire service spokesman said: “Fortunately no gas was detected and the building was cleared of this danger and handed to a responsible person.”
They added: “Carbon monoxide is a gas that is invisible, odourless and tasteless. It is recommended that if you have a room that burns a solid fuel (i.e wood or coal) then you should have a carbon monoxide detector installed, also as gas appliances can emit carbon monoxide it is also encouraged that you should have one fitted in a room that has a gas fires or gas appliances (boiler).”
Product description
This detector is factory-set to alert a low-alarm condition when the level of CO reaches 50 parts per million (ppm), and a high-alarm condition when reaches 150 parts per million (ppm). In low-alarm conditions, the audible alarm beeps , the visual alarm flashes, and the unit vibrates once per second. In high-alarm conditions, the audible alarm beeps, the visual alarm flashes faster, and the unit vibrates twice per second. To ensure performance, the detector tests its built-in lithium battery automatically when boot. The self-test verifies the integrity of the battery, sensor, and circuitry. This detector comes with a back-mounted alligator clip to allow the unit to be worn on a belt, waistband, or lapel, and a concussion-resistant boot to help protect it against damage.
Basic Parameter
Size: 4.5 * 2.1 * 1.8 inch
Weight: 3.7 oz
Sensor type: Electrochemistry method
Destination gas: CO
Response time: ≤20s
Display: LCD
Alarm : AUDIO/ VISUAL/ VIBRATION
Temperature range: - 20 ~50 ℃
Celsius Humidity: 15% ~ 95% RH (No condensation)
Battery type: CR2 CR15H270 Lithium battery
Power supply: 1 High-Energy battery (Changeable)
Packaging list
1 PORTABLE (CO) GAS ALARMING DETECTOR
1 English manual
1 Warranty card
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