♦About Furnace Filter There are many misconceptions about furnace filters. Understanding of what the furnace filter does and what it does not will save you on furnace repairs and the energy bills; it will improve living conditions in the house at the same time.
Carbon Monoxide
♦A Good Thing Carbon Monoxide With all the bad things about Carbon Monoxide (CO) there is also a good one - injuries and death from Carbon Monoxide are completely and easily preventable. The purpose of this and the following pages is to de-mystify Carbon Monoxide. ♦What Is Carbon Monoxide There is nothing mysterious about Carbon Monoxide (CO). It is gas just like air. Even it’s physical properties are very close to that of air at room temperature. ♦Wrong Question About CO “How much is too much?” is an often asked question. The question implies that there is some level of Carbon Monoxide that is OK to have in the house Day In Day Out.
Furnace filters, Dust, Carbon Monoxide, etc.
♦Where CO Comes From The list of CO sources could be very long, and there is always something to add to it. Basically, every time when carbon fuels are used, the products of combustion contain Carbon Monoxide. ♦Carbon Monoxide Alarms Look for Logo of approval by CSA. Blue Flame mark and reference to CSA 6.19-01 on the alarm. This is only the first step. ♦False Carbon Monoxide Alarms We refer to carbon monoxide alarm as a false alarm every time when we are unable to pinpoint the cause of the alarm. ♦Finding the Source of CO Carbon Monoxide alarms with digital readout (display) are very helpful in finding the source of carbon monoxide.