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2. The Best Place to Put a Carbon Monoxide Detector (and 5 ... - AOL

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   Above or within five feet of potential sources of carbon monoxide, like the fireplace, range, or furnace. In humid areas, like the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room. Close to sources of fresh air ...

3. Carbon monoxide detector - Wikipedia

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   A carbon monoxide detector or CO detector is a device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. In the late 1990s, Underwriters Laboratories changed the definition of a single station CO detector with a sound device to carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. This applies to all CO safety alarms that ...

4. Breathe Easy with the 11 Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors - AOL

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   3-in-1 Universal Smoke, Fire, and Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This 3-in-1 detector from Universal is on the cutting edge of fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide detection, packing advanced sensors that ...

5. Gas detector - Wikipedia

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   A gas detector is a device that detects the presence of gases in an area, often as part of a safety system. A gas detector can sound an alarm to operators in the area where the leak is occurring, giving them the opportunity to leave. This type of device is important because there are many gases that can be harmful to organic life, such as ...

6. Explosive gas leak detector - Wikipedia

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   A detector for propane is best placed down low near the floor, as propane is heavier than air. [3] A detector for natural gas (city gas) is best placed up high, near the ceiling. [3] Some detectors can detect both natural gas or propane, but this requires a compromise location. [4]

7. Carbon monoxide poisoning - Wikipedia

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   In buildings, carbon monoxide detectors are usually installed around heaters and other equipment. If a relatively high level of carbon monoxide is detected, the device sounds an alarm, giving people the chance to evacuate and ventilate the building. [94] [96] Unlike smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors do not need to be placed near ...