Vehicle Car CO Gas Alarm

Vehicle Car CO Gas Alarm   Protect you from CO poisoning in vehicles
CO electrochemical sensor, 5 years lifetime
Battery powered Alarm: light and buzzer Compact and  delicate design   Carbon monoxide poisoning is a danger not just within the home and office, but also environmentally. Up until the 1970s, carbon monoxide pollution from automobiles was a big problem. However, in the 1970s, auto manufacturers began to develop sophisticated systems that could convert CO emissions, cutting up to eight percent of pollution from cars and vehicles. Increasingly advanced systems over the years made it possible to cut this pollution by up to ninety percent, and today’s vehicles produce far less carbon monoxide fumes and emissions than vehicles from forty years ago. However, as the number of cars in use increases, the pollution level from carbon monoxide fumes will also increase, and so manufacturers will need to look at designing systems that are even more efficient than those in use today. Motor vehicles are a source of carbon monoxide, even though levels have been reduced over the years, it is therefore important that motorists are aware of how they can reduce the risks of carbon monoxide pollution and poisoning from their vehicles. If you find that you experience symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning whenever you are driving or in the car, it is important that you get your exhaust checked out for leaks. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, tiredness, flue-type symptoms, nausea and even loss of consciousness. You may find that your symptoms improve whenever you are away from the car but come back or become worse whenever you are in the car. This is a definite sign that you should get your vehicle checked out for CO leakage. If you keep your car in a garage at home, you should never leave the engine running idle in an enclosed space. This can cause a build up of carbon monoxide fumes in the garage area, and can also cause CO pollution to seep in to the house, which poses a risk to everyone in the home. You should bear in mind that vehicles tend to give off more carbon monoxide emission during the colder months because more fuel is required in order to start and run the engine during cold weather. You are advised to ensure that you regularly have your vehicle checked for excessive CO emissions during the winter months, as this could help to protect you and others. It is vital that motorists take the same precautions to avoid carbon monoxide pollution and poisoning when in their vehicles as they would in the home or office. Carbon monoxide is still as deadly when the leakage or pollution is from your vehicle as it is from any other source, and without taking steps to prevent, identify and reduce this pollution you could suffer serious illness, injury or death. The risks of death are further increased from vehicle CO poisoning, as you could quite easily crash your vehicle if you start to become drowsy or feel unwell from the poisoning when you are driving.   Carbon Monoxide Poisoning   Overview Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that is both odorless and colorless. It emanates from anything that produces combustion fumes. Common devices that produce these fumes include: heaters fireplaces car mufflers space heaters charcoal grills car and truck engines portable generators We are all exposed to small levels of carbon monoxide throughout the day. Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when we inhale too much of it. Keep in mind that any exposure is critical if it causes an inability to breathe adequately. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to tissue damage and possible death. CO poisoning is extremely serious. If you believe you or someone else may be suffering from CO poisoning, seek emergency care immediately. Signs and Symptoms of CO Poisoning The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are: dull headache weakness nausea vomiting confusion dizziness chest pain If you inhale a large amount of carbon monoxide, your body will begin to replace the oxygen in your blood with carbon monoxide. When this occurs, you could become unconscious. Death can occur in these cases. If you’ve been excessively exposed to a source of carbon monoxide, seek medical attention even if no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are present. Sources of Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when there is a high amount of carbon monoxide present in the air. The actual poisoning happens when you inhale this air, especially in a place that isn’t well ventilated. The risk for inhaling carbon monoxide-rich air increases if you are near any of the following: fuel-burning space heater gas stove or stovetop water heater fireplace a running car or truck in a garage or closed-in space furnace In general, these sources put out a safe amount of carbon monoxide, but if they are used in closed-in spaces, the amount of carbon monoxide increases quickly. Place a carbon monoxide detector near these devices if they are stored in your home. Do not leave a car or truck running inside a garage or other closed-in space. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1342132/5-teens-dead-car-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-Florida-motel-room.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2544777/Tragic-young-couple-died-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-parking-running-car-garage-hanky-panky.html