Guide Note

Carbon Monoxide Detectors are devices which are used to track unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide in a home or office. The detection of Carbon Monoxide is especially difficult since the gas is toxic, odorless and colorless.

Fast Facts

1. Common Uses: Detects Carbon Monoxide presence
2. Price Range $ 20.00 - $75.00
3. Some, not all, carbon monoxide detectors work as smoke detectors too
4. Detectors usually give an audible alarm when unhealthy levels are detected
5. Usually battery operated
6. Carbon Monoxide Detection impossible without sensors
7. Carbon Monoxide Gas is fatal within minutes

Carbon Monoxide Detection is impossible without a detector. In the event of exposure to Carbon Monoxide it is important to ventilate the area quickly or move to a well ventilated area, because exposure to the gas can be fatal within seconds. When installing a detector it is important to choose a spot outside of a bedroom, since detection within the room may not give the consumer enough time to react. It is also very important to check the batteries periodically to ensure proper use of the device.

1. Semiconductor Carbon Monoxide Detector
2. Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Detector
3. Biomimetic Carbon Monoxide Detector

1. Headaches
2. Nausea
3. Dizziness
4. Vomiting
5. Confusion

• First Alert
• Kiddie
• General Electric
• Protech
• DuPont