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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
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Written by Staff of Quadrant Marine Institute
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Q: Your December 2005 issue contained a couple of attention-grabbing discussions of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning on boats. Can you reiterate? Thanks!
A: CO is heavier than air, so detectors should be mounted down low in a dry place. Install a CO detector in the same space nearby the heater as well as in adjoining accommodation spaces, especially if those spaces are used for sleeping.
Be sure to test the detector periodically as described by the manufacturer. Dead batteries or a faulty detector add to the risk by creating the illusion that a problem will be detected. Remember, pure CO is odourless and deadly. It’s the product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, so address any concerns that your heater isn’t operating properly before using it. Be safe and be sure. |
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