I have a carbon monoxide detector in my home, and am using propane for cooking, heating, etc. will the C.M. detector warn me in case of a propane leak ?
2006-12-19 05:47:20 · 6 answers · asked by frances s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No it will not work.
Carbon Monixide is produced from the burning of a fuel. Any fuel. It is not given off from unburnt fuel.
It will detect an improperly vented or an appliance in poor repair since these are the factors in which produce CO at unacceptable levels.
One answer here is mixing up carbon monoxide with carbon dioxide. We emit carbon dioxide when we breath. 2 complete seperate things.
2006-12-19 07:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Building Inspector 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I’ve seen this question before, and it seems to be becoming a common misconception that a CO detection device will serve a duel roll. The truth, and basis behind the misconception is the fact that there was a device being marketed to consumers, know as a Combustible Gas Detector. The technology was based on that used in CGD’s used by HVAC technicians. This device would in fact detect any combustible gas to include Carbon monoxide and Propane. The manufacturer stopped marketing the device to the average homeowner a few years ago for many reasons.
Most of the common CO detectors sold today function on a cumulative detection basis for CO only. They do generally have a life span while in use as well. (Check with the manufacturer) I have seen from 2 to 12 years suggested, before replacement. The Propane Leak detectors are built with technology more similar to the Combustible gas detector technology so they have an instant alarm feature rather than a cumulative effect alarm.
Lastly, and probably most importantly is the fact that a Propane leak detector would be properly located down near floor level, whereas a CO detector should be located at least 5 feet or higher off the floor level, given the weight of the two gasses in relation to air in the home.
2006-12-23 01:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon Monoxide Sniffer
2016-11-08 05:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know the chemical equation behind that carbon monoxide detector, so don't know if that will works.
On the other hand, it may work but the responses you get may be very small and may not be able to get your warning when you really need one.
2006-12-19 05:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will not warn you of a leak.
propane and CO are two completely different gases so the CO detector will not warn of a propane leak. they do make propane/ gas detectors though.
2006-12-19 05:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by dgr0919 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because propane is not carbon dioxide
2006-12-19 07:07:36 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋