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TurdWaterMagee t1_j2ofapt wrote
Nothing would piss me off more than waking up dead
[deleted] OP t1_j2pdrye wrote
I hate when that happens
Tony0311 t1_j2pinpv wrote
Frantically calls boss in the am “hey I can’t come in, I’m fucking dead”
GrimResistance t1_j2wqh13 wrote
"No excuse! In fact, you need to come in early today"
rdaught t1_j2q0ivb wrote
Nah, people say that, but my neighbor woke up dead from carbon monoxide poisoning years ago and she wasn’t pissed off at all.
DrkMgk t1_j2nvc9g wrote
Love me some good, well placed oxymorons.
Wild_Agent_375 t1_j2r5abm wrote
What’s terrifying is that in a previous post from months ago, someone suggested that OP may be suffering from CO poisoning because she was forgetful and confused.
1955photo t1_j2sal1i wrote
I read that. Not good.
Telltwotreesthree t1_j2sholf wrote
The sad part is they are still worried about the "intruder"
edwa6040 t1_j2nrwn7 wrote
Thats not CO2 it CO. carbon monoxide. Its probably your furnace - you should have that addressed by professionals right away. This is not something to diy.
People die from CO poisoning in their homes.
Crazycoallover t1_j2niiz9 wrote
CO or CO2? CO will kill you and your animals. You need to find the source immediately and stop it. Most likely an appliance that uses natural gas or propane. This is not something that can be put off.
Awordofinterest t1_j2nmiyx wrote
As others have said, this isn't something to mess about with.
If you are currently at work, and your pets are locked in your house. Leave now. Get them out of there. Get this sorted today!
ItsGermany t1_j2nxtle wrote
Why isn't the OP responding??? Either he is still at work not heeding all these clear warnings, or he went home and closed the door behind him......
fordman84 t1_j2pjtcs wrote
They sad they are at work. Hopefully not at home, and hopefully those at his house are alive.
ravenrhi t1_j2njo18 wrote
You need to have someone come out to determine the source of the CO (you do mean carbon monoxide, right? Not carbon dioxide)
A quick Google search shows that CO buildup in houses are usually from:
Heating system/ Household appliances gas fires, boilers, central heating systems, water heaters, cookers, and open fires that use gas, oil, coal, and wood — may be possible sources of CO gas. Due to poor maintenance, ventilation, or other technical faults, they may produce the gas.
Unvented Space Heaters An unvented space heater uses combustible fuel and indoor air for the heating process. It vents the gases it makes into the room, instead of outdoors.
Attached Garages Exhaust from vehicles running in the garage are not able to vent outside if the garage door is closed prematurely or people run the car to warm it up with the garage door down
If you track the source and fix it, you won't have to bar your windows. What keeps other people out also prevents you from getting out if there is a fire.
Here is an article that might help https://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm
Good luck!
cookerg t1_j2nm0d5 wrote
You must mean carbon monoxide, CO. That is potentially lethal. Is your furnace vent blocked? You might need an urgent inspection by the gas company or even fire dept.
East-Worker4190 t1_j2pujht wrote
Might mean CO2. I have one of those. It is an indicator or air quality (not as deadly at the same ratios as CO). I also have may CO alarms/detectors.
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jek39 t1_j2nu5sw wrote
that's a CO alarm, not a CO2 alarm.
Diligent_Nature t1_j2nswpx wrote
You can get security grates for windows, but that is not the solution. Shut off all gas powered appliances immediately. Get the leak fixed NOW.
winelover7 t1_j2p5n2n wrote
Is this a joke post or are you really that stupid... It's not a CO2 alarm, it's a CO alarm - I.e carbon MONOXIDE! It is poisonous!!
- Turn off your gas supply at the mains
- Leave the house and call the emergency services.
Psychomadeye t1_j2qo5yt wrote
Carbon monoxide impairs thinking to a hilarious degree.
jonnaybb t1_j2pqp01 wrote
Someone suggested she check her CO levels before from a lot of mysterious events in their lives. Reserving judgement and following along this accounts storyline.
thirdeyefish t1_j2nqydc wrote
Is anyone considering that OP has a problem with CO2, as posted? I know my apartment isn't particularly well ventilated. This can be an issue for me in winter when opening all of the windows is undesirable.
OP you need to find out, right now, if you have a CO problem. If it is CO, call the fire department and GET OUT. If it is just CO2, most hardware stores have a little thing you can use to prevent your windows from being fully opened. Window fans placed in a window can help circulate the air with outside air. It raises your heating bill but beats suffocation.
kittenrice t1_j2nvjr1 wrote
CO alarms are commonly installed in homes, CO2 alarms are not.
CO2 is a common misspelling of CO. So common that google just assumes you're an idiot and gives you results for CO alarms.
OP has a CO problem. Possibly a cracked heat exchanger, if they have a forced air furnace. Or a bad flue pipe, or negative pressure pulling exhaust back inside the home.
georgecm12 t1_j2nvstx wrote
>Is anyone considering that OP has a problem with CO2, as posted?
Not really, because CO2 detectors are generally not a thing. They exist, but are very much a specialty industrial device used where there is a lot of carbon dioxide in use. (For example, a storage room in a restaurant that contains carbon dioxide tanks for use with soda fountains.)
RubyPorto t1_j2odwz4 wrote
CO2 detectors (sold as indoor air quality meters) are becoming more of a thing as companies have figured out that baselessly scaring informing people about their indoor air "quality" is profitable.
CO2 Alarms are definitely not a common thing in residential buildings. I agree with you that OP almost certainly has a Carbon Monoxide alarm going off.
fordman84 t1_j2pjkju wrote
If it is CO2 then get a house plant. If it is CO then get the hell out.
[deleted] OP t1_j2qnxjh wrote
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MRToddMartin t1_j2nwk41 wrote
Ummm. You need to GTFO first. Then you need to find out why the co2 is there in the first place and fix that. You don’t just cover it up. Bad idea. You’ll go to bed one night and never wake up.
metametapraxis t1_j2oozlj wrote
Remove your animals from the premises immediately until a professional identifies and rectifies the source. Significantly elevated CO *will* kill you and your pets.
punkass_book_jockey8 t1_j2p62hq wrote
Call emergency services. When this happened to me the fire department told me not to open doors and windows just to leave. They brought what they called a “sniffer” and located the source in like 30 seconds. My furnace backdrafted when the furnace was on but the outside temp got warm quickly and it was incredibly windy.
LilHindenburg t1_j2pb6hg wrote
“Florida man found dead next to alarming CO sensor and phone rapidly strobing Reddit notifications.”
binaerfehler t1_j2pft77 wrote
Username on point
FlamingoGram t1_j2ol6nk wrote
Leave the premises until you have it fixed!
Guygan t1_j2nlzhf wrote
If your carbon monoxide alarms are going off, YOU AND YOUR ANIMALS NEED TO EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. Call your local emergency services and leave the building.
uski t1_j2qs74i wrote
No update from op, this is worrying. Op if you see this can you please give us an update?
Op, pease DO NOT STAY IN THE HOUSE, you need to immediately leave and then call 911 when outside
Do not attempt to DIY a fix or find the source yourself!
Also please let us know if you find post-it notes
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abecanread t1_j2sr5ko wrote
They said CO2 alarm. That’s carbon dioxide. It’s much less lethal than CO. It is still an oxygen displacing gas though. Also I’ve never heard of a CO2 alarm and I’ve heard other people mix up carbon monoxide and CO2. Now I wonder which it is. I kinda bet you’re right thinking that they’re talking about a CO alarm.
Only-Replacement-198 t1_j2of7oi wrote
Where does this person live? 🤔
t1ttysprinkle t1_j2p5rga wrote
If you need to vent the windows, a block of wood wedge in the top will prevent them from being opened further, not foolproof but. And yes, get out!
winelover7 t1_j2p66k0 wrote
No this is bad advice. If it stops when OP ventilated the house, then it obviously hasn't failed on has it...
Psychomadeye t1_j2qpumw wrote
The failure isn't graceful. That said it is still bad advice. Assume that being unable to remember to water plants, close doors and the dog wandering freely might be related to the sickness of CO poisoning.
chrisinator9393 t1_j2petan wrote
OP must be dead, no replies.
fordman84 t1_j2pjetp wrote
It's a CO detector, not CO2. Get the fuck out of the building ASAP!
[deleted] OP t1_j2plpx4 wrote
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EnviroJohn t1_j2pkngq wrote
What is the source of the CO2? Have you had your HVAC system checked? Could be a cracked heat exchanger.
seg321 t1_j2nkrdx wrote
Window screens.
2001sleeper t1_j2nnhmp wrote
Window screens?
fredsam25 t1_j2o61vy wrote
Keep in mind that CO alarms have a limited lifespan and will fail on, meaning it will start to beep when it no longer works correctly. So check to make sure you CO alarm is not expired before assuming your house is safe or dangerous.
metametapraxis t1_j2op81c wrote
No, assume it is dangerous -- THEN check the alarm.
1955photo t1_j2nllvu wrote
Get the fire department to come check your house for carbon monoxide. ASAP. You could wake up DEAD tomorrow morning.