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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
What is Carbon Monoxide (CO) and where does it come from?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas produced when any fossil fuel burns incompletely. It has no smell, taste or colour. It leaks from flues, cooking and heating appliances when they have been poorly maintained or simply break down. Even adverse weather conditions have been given as the official reason behind leaks of CO that proved fatal.
 
What can Carbon Monoxide do to me?
Carbon Monoxide bonds with the haemoglobin in your blood and subsequently replaces the oxygen needed to sustain your brain and body. It can kill quickly when it leaks in large quantities or can build up over a period of time, initially causing symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness. These are often incorrectly diagnosed by the medical profession as flu.
 
Who is at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning?
All humans and animals are at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning. No one is immune. ROSPA report around 200 deaths in the UK each year and many more injuries from CO poisoning in the home. Experts believe that those most at risk are young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with respiratory problems.
How do I know if I am suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning?
It is very difficult to diagnose carbon monoxide poisoning because of its similarity to other illnesses such as flu. However, asking yourself the following questions may help:
  1. Are others in the house feeling ill as well?
  2. When you leave the house for a period of time, do you feel any better?
If the answer is yes, then you may be suffering from CO poisoning. The only way to be sure is to see your doctor and request a carbonxyhaemoglobin test. This will tell you the amount of CO present in your blood. What can I do to protect myself?
Always ensure that your appliances are regularly serviced by a CORGI registered installer. This will reduce the chance of a CO leak but not eliminate it as appliances can become faulty and flues become blocked in between service dates.
For further protection, install a Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home to safeguard you from CO poisoning!
 
 
Central Heating & Boiler Breakdown Repair Services
 Having attended many central heating breakdowns over the past few years, Tay~Forth's professional plumbers and Heating engineers recommend the following top heating tips to help prevent central heating breakdowns.
For energy efficiency:
  1. Have the boiler serviced annually - the summer is the best time - CORGI registered engineers are extremely busy during the winter and many will be reluctant to call during this period.
  2. Is the timer/ programmer set correctly?
  3. Fit thermostatic radiator valves in all rooms to allow you to control temperatures - don't heat up rooms unnecessarily.
  4. Ensure all pipes are lagged/ insulated correctly.
  5. Insulate your loft - most heat escapes through your roof.
  6. Check for drafts around windows/ doors & letterboxes and insulate if necessary.
  7. Older boilers can be inefficient - modern combination or condensing boilers are much more energy efficient.
If you do need to call an engineer at any time, always make sure he is CORGI registered and ask to see his CORGI registration card - he should carry this with him at all times. If you are in any doubt, you can contact CORGI directly to check that your installer is CORGI registered. All our engineers are fully qualified and insured, and are equipped to tackle any heating problem.
For a peace of mind central heating breakdown and installation service you can trust, choose Tay~Forth.
 
 
Gas Safety Tips
What should you do if you smell gas?
Always use a CORGI registered engineer when installing or repairing a gas appliance.
If you believe you can smell gas:
  • Turn the gas supply off immediately at the meter com.
  • Extinguish all sources of ignition.
  • Do NOT smoke.
  • Do NOT operate electrical light or power switches.
  • If necessary, ventilate the building by opening windows and doors.
  • Ensure access to the premises can be made.
  • Report the gas escape to Transco on 0800 111 999.
 
 
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