Here
are six common misconceptions which you might find interesting.
I only need to take precautions in winter...
Wrong, You still cook and heat water during the summer months.
It's Just caused by traffic pollution...
Wrong, You are most at danger in your own home.
It's Just caused by gas Appliances...
Wrong, All fossil fuels, Oil, Natural gas, Coal & LPG are equally
dangerous.
It's Just a problem for students and tenants...
Wrong, by far and away the biggest sufferers are owner occupiers.
I get my boiler serviced regularly therefore I will be OK...
Not necessarily, you need to make sure that the servicing is done correctly and
that the flu remains clear i.e. no birds nest etc. Appliances
can break down between servicing so the best advice is to supplement the servicing
by fitting a CO Detector and in this way you will have done everything possible
to ensure yours and your families safety.
I will be safer with a detector fitted...
Only if it gives a low level warning the British standard does NOT allow for
a low level alarm insist on a detector
with a low level alarm. Yes, but only if the detector is officially approved to
one of the major CO alarm standards.
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