After having your gas appliances annually safety checked, a second line of defence against Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a Carbon Monoxide alarm.
Carbon Monoxide alarms typically cost around under £25 - a small price to pay if it saves a life, and are available from a number of sources.
- You may be able to buy a Carbon Monoxide alarm from your CORGI installer.
- You can purchase directly from a trade outlet.
- You can buy a Carbon Monoxide alarm from CORGI for If you are considering a Carbon Monoxide alarm, make sure it meets current British and European safety standards and always choose an audible one so that you could be alerted even if you are asleep. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before you install it.
There are also ‘black spot’ Carbon Monoxide detectors available for about £5 but CORGI does not recommend them. Although they are significantly cheaper than the audible alarms, they are often inaccurate and cannot alert you if you are out of the room or overcome by fumes.
Remember that CO alarms must never be used instead of an annual gas safety check. They are a supplement to proper installation and maintenance of your appliances and an awareness of living safely with gas.
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