Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Essential for Every Home

Most of us have heard the term 'silent killer' coined in relation to the lethal gas Carbon Monoxide (CO), but are we doing enough to protect ourselves and our families from becoming exposed to it? Do you realise the importance of having CO detectors and alarms in your home? If not, you need to read this and take the appropriate steps to ensure that you're not putting your family at risk.

Carbon monoxide earned its morbid moniker because it is undetectable to humans; it has no taste, colour or odour and symptoms of mild exposure can be hard to pin down - and severe exposure can have devastating effects. Nearly every home these days will have one or more potential sources of CO, so it is vital that every home has at least one carbon monoxide detector; ideally you should place a detector near every potential source. Without one, you simply won't know if that headache, dizziness, sore throat, dry cough or feeling o nausea is a cold, flu or a symptom of CO poisoning.

Annually, over 50 deaths in the UK alone are attributed to this killer (a product of incomplete gas combustion), all of which could be avoided by the use of appropriate detectors and alarms. Severe levels of this toxic gas can cause irregular heart activity, confusion, drowsiness and breathing difficulties - if levels increase, you're facing seizures, unconsciousness and possible death. A sobering thought, but a fear that can be allayed by using one of the many effective, life-saving carbon monoxide detectors available on the market.

Installation of a carbon monoxide detector is quick and easy (always follow manufacturers guidelines) and could save a life. You can choose from a wide range including battery powered, tamper-proof, mains powered and mains plug-in carbon monoxide alarms.

If you're travelling and want the same reassurance while away as you do at home, you can even purchase portable battery powered detectors; these are great for hotel rooms, caravans, villas or even boats. No matter where you're going, if there are gas appliances or central heating boiler present, a good quality alarm, for example a Fire Angel CO-9B, Fire Angel CO-9X or Fire Angel CO-9D, should be on your packing list. There are so many products available there's really no excuse for not having one in your home or when away on holiday.

So if you want to protect your family and enjoy your home with real peace of mind, inspect and service your heating appliances, chimneys and flues regularly and make sure that a carbon monoxide detector is at the top of your shopping list.

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