2007-03-10 03:10:28 · 8 answers · asked by cat14675 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Proper placement of a carbon monoxide detector is important. If you are installing only one carbon monoxide detector, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are asleep. Additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection.
Homeowners should remember not to install carbon monoxide detectors directly above or beside fuel-burning appliances, as appliances may emit a small amount of carbon monoxide upon start-up. A detector should not be placed within fifteen feet of heating or cooking appliances or in or near very humid areas such as bathrooms.
When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.
For this reason, I suggest mounting the detector on the ceiling. This also puts the detector out of the way of potential interference, such as pets or curious children.
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2007-03-10 03:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just install it as per the manufacturers instructions. Carbon monoxide has a specific gravity of .9657 and air has a specific gravity of 1. That means that CO is very, very slightly lighter than air. It readily mixes with the air in the house. Just don t place it tucked away up in the very corner of a room or hallway since the air in these corners does not get as much movement as the rest of the room (stagnant air). Bottom line is install as per the manufacturers instructions!
2015-08-31 12:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close to the ceiling. That way you have an early warning. If it's close to the floor and it sounds a warning. If you're still in the house when this happens. You're most likely dead already.
2007-03-10 03:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by price check aisle 5 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
close to ceiling as carbon monoxide is lighter than air
2007-03-10 03:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by purimani2005 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Carbon monoxide is heavier than air so obviously your detector should be placed closer to the floor.
Hope this help
2007-03-10 03:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by Zack J 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Your good co detectors usually plug into receptacles.How many people have receptacles in there ceiling?? Nighthawk with digital read out is probably the best, which plug into a receptacle.
2007-03-11 10:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by alcanhelp 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Near the ceiling, where the gas will rise to.
Ours is about two feet down from the top of the wall.
2007-03-10 03:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Zeera 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when making a decision that could potentially be a matter of life and death, you should consult the experts. contact the manufacturer, or your local fire dept. i would not rely on strangers who claim to be knowledgeable, like that bone head who said to put it by the floor. but don't take my word for it either, you have no idea who i am or what my intentions are. consult a professional, who's credentials are verifiable.
2007-03-10 03:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋