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Do I need to have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector?


Last Updated: 11/26/2013
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Yes, all home and business owners should have carbon monoxide detectors installed.


Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that can cause loss of consciousness and even death depending on the CO concentration and exposure time. It kills an average of 180 people every year. Prolonged exposure to lower levels of carbon monoxide gas can cause low energy and long-term heart damage. In the short term, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause headaches, vomiting, unconsciousness, and possible death, if the carbon monoxide concentration is high enough.

That is why it's imperative to invest in a reliable carbon monoxide detector, like the Macurco CM-E1 or the System Sensor CO1224TR.

Click here to see how high levels of CO gas can pose serious health risks.


Similar Products:
GE Security 260-CO Carbon Monoxide Detector
5800CO Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector


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