What's all the fuss about?
Did you know that between May and September 2014, the gas emergency service provider National Grid was called out to over 9,500 cases related to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
According to the Gas Safe website a survey among gas consumers, released on June 1st 2015, has found that one in five homeowners (19%) said they do not use gas boilers at all during the summer, despite admitting they are still using hot water and cooking on gas appliances. Furthermore, only one in 15 (6%) people said that they would consider CO poisoning a summer health risk.
The Register is concerned that the public is putting itself at risk during the summer by unwittingly believing that as their heating is turned off they are not using their boiler and therefore not thinking about staying gas safe.
So why is it important that we detect Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being colourless, odourless, tasteless, and initially non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect. Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of organic matter due to insufficient oxygen supply to enable complete oxidation to carbon dioxide (CO2).
How can Proactive Plumbing Solutions help?
We can:
- Fit Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Service your boiler
- Maintain gas appliances (to ensure safe operation)
- If you're a landlord we can provide Landlord Gas Safety Certification
- Provide free guidance and help
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You can read more on the Gas Safe Website here:
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/news/gas_safe_register_news/uk_at_risk_of_summer_gas_dange.aspx
