What safety precautions should I take. Where can I buy a cheap CO2 detector online.
2006-08-04 04:38:18 · 3 answers · asked by canislupus 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The main thing is to be sure the cylinder is in proper condition. If you are not sure, companies that test and maintain fire extinguishers can run the hydrostating test. After that, being sure that the valves and fittings are the proper type and in good condition is important. Safety in transportation depends upon the cylinder being properly secured so that it does not roll around or move when the vehicle moves. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are pretty common and not too expensive but will not help with CO2. CO2 is present in extremely low levels in the air and a detector would have determine a change in the level and would thus be expensive.
2006-08-04 04:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy a cylinder from a proprietary supplier and strap it inside the van with chains or nylon webbing. Better if it did not have the regulator attached.
CO2 is only toxic by asphyxiation so as long as you have a little fresh air coming into the vehicle you will be fine. The chances of a leak are very remote. If the car caught fire you would be dead long before the cylinder exploded, again it is a good reason to buy a proper cylinder as they have been tested for exposure to heat
2006-08-04 12:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by andyoptic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the van gets hot enough you'll have a missle on your hands. secure it the best you can so if it blows it does the least amount of damage.
2006-08-04 11:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋