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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless gas that is highly toxic to humans and animals. It is also known as the "silent killer" because human senses cannot detect it. CO is produced by incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, petrol, natural gas, propane, and butane. CO detectors are the most effective way to detect the presence of carbon monoxide before the first symptoms of poisoning appear. It is recommended to install carbon monoxide detectors even if there are no direct potential sources of CO in the house, as the gas can penetrate through wall cavities or enter from neighbours.
Don't leave your health at the mercy of smoke. When exposed to smoke, a person usually quickly loses spatial orientation, making it impossible to reach the nearest exit. As the fire spreads through the building, most of the oxygen in the air is consumed, slowing down the burning process. This "incomplete combustion" produces toxic gases. Inhaling smoke can have immediate, life-threatening consequences. Smoke can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat and can cause nausea.
Potentially hazardous appliances include central heating boilers using wood, coal, gas, or heating oil, gas water heaters, stoves, kitchen and bathroom water heaters, garages with a car or other motor vehicle, gas water heaters, and fireplaces. Symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to those of a common cold and include headache, breathing difficulties, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, chest tightness, nausea, and vomiting.
How the human body reacts to decreasing oxygen levels:
If a fire breaks out in the house, time is of the essence. Smoke detectors and fire alarms help ensure time for a safe evacuation. They not only save lives but can also help prevent costly damage caused by a house fire. For every 1 crown spent on a detector, you can save 69 crowns in related costs in the event of a fire.
In Europe, an average of 2.5 million house fires are reported annually, resulting in 25,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries. The risk of fires in homes is considered more serious than in commercial spaces due to the greater amount of flammable materials. The use of smoke and fire alarms is crucial in reducing these risks, as evidenced by the 60% reduction in deaths since the introduction of smoke and fire alarms in the 1990s.
First, immediately leave the contaminated area, call the local emergency number, do not go to the hospital alone, and have your airways, lungs, and blood circulation checked. Also, try to remember these 5 rules that can save your life in the event of a fire.
CO poisoning poses a threat to everyone in the household, but children, the elderly, and pets are particularly at risk. This risk can be significantly reduced by installing CO detectors from the R200 Honeywell Home by Resideo product line, ideally right next to appliances burning fossil fuels. However, it is not only faulty or old appliances that endanger household residents. Sudden environmental changes can cause excessive CO concentration even in homes with newer and higher-quality appliances. The CO detector uses highly accurate sensors that trigger an alarm if a dangerous level of CO is detected in the room. The CO detector is battery-powered and can be easily installed on the wall or ceiling. It is also equipped with a low-power chip and can be used in standby mode for 10 years. Considering the lifespan of the sensors, it is necessary to replace the detectors every 10 years and purchase new ones.
Fire alarms for the home and Honeywell Home smoke and CO detectors from the R200 series give you the assurance that you are safe and that these products protect you from invisible dangers. Resideo combines over 130 years of engineering experience with the latest smart technologies. Our range of fire alarms and smoke detectors is designed for all types of homes, including holiday homes, guesthouses, and caravans. Detectors can even work together to offer even better protection. Thanks to wireless pairing of multiple detectors, when one alarm is triggered, all others are activated to ensure maximum vigilance in the event of an alarm. This functionality has become known as "One-go-all-go" technology.
New safety standards and regulations regarding the installation of smoke detectors in the last two decades have significantly reduced the impact of house fires. The most common causes remain faulty wiring, smoking, and unattended cooking. The EU recommends using non-flammable materials, appliances, and furniture in homes that produce less smoke than regular materials, thereby extending the time for the smoke detector to activate. Fires can also occur at night, so reliable detectors and alarms are essential to alert to a fire when there is less chance that the house's occupants will notice it themselves.
Detailed installation instructions are provided in the manuals supplied with Honeywell Home smoke and fire detectors. Given how fire and smoke spread, not all rooms are suitable for installing a smoke detector. In some rooms, such as kitchens, installing smoke alarms can lead to false alarms. In places where smoke or dust is commonly present, it is more appropriate to install a fire alarm instead of a smoke detector to prevent false alarms. These devices can be installed by both professionals and the house's residents themselves. Combining a fire alarm and smoke detector in one device can increase safety by alerting you in advance to unusual temperature increases.
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