Detecting Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is an invisible killer. You can’t smell it, see it, or taste it.

Early detection of CO is therefore imperative, and it's advisable that you install a BS standard CO detector with an audible alarm. Contact us for further information.

However, if you ever suspect that you have a problem with CO, call us immediately and we will organise the appropriate tests and solutions.

Carbon Monoxide detector alarms

The Health and Safety Executive strongly recommends the use of CO alarms as being a very useful precaution for giving home occupiers advance warning of CO. Importantly however, alarms should not be regarded as being a replacement for regular maintenance and safety checks by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. Such alarms cost between £20 and £30 each, but before purchasing one always ensure that it complies with British Standard EN 50291 and carries a British or European approval mark, such as a Kitemark.

Helpful Sources

www.gassaferegister.co.uk/learn/carbon_monoxide_poisoning.aspx
www.carbon-monoxide-poisoning.com
www.rayburn-web.co.uk/?gclid=CJ7w7nZ2ZoCFUJ_3godIW1pKw

Did You Know?

Discolouration or staining around a gas appliance is a highly significant danger sign that Carbon Dioxide has been detected.