Shaw
Member
- Dec 22, 2019
- 11
I think the level was just too low? I'm actually confused. Some say that you should do it when the coals turn gray but other say you should do it as soon as there's fire.
Definitely not when it is burning and creates lots of smoke. Coals should be partly grey and make less smoke.
The thing is that only persons who said they had good meter, used coals and got CO above 10 000-12 000ppm used coals a lot about 4.5kg.
But then there is discuss weion that some coals are much better. I wanted to test it since I have professional meter with bag of coals turned mostly grey (burned 1h-1.5h) in small space. But they created still lots of irritating smoke and CO levels rose slowly. Because of the smoke I decided to not test it any further, the CO level was 400ppm then.
In comparison I tested generator in small space and the air was normal (though smelled like gas station) above 3000ppm. It got to above 12000ppm every time fast and then started to slow down from lack of oxygen which is fine. That air is not fine to be long time in (no heat but smoky) but takes just one second.
The thing is that only persons who said they had good meter, used coals and got CO above 10 000-12 000ppm used coals a lot about 4.5kg.
But then there is discuss weion that some coals are much better. I wanted to test it since I have professional meter with bag of coals turned mostly grey (burned 1h-1.5h) in small space. But they created still lots of irritating smoke and CO levels rose slowly. Because of the smoke I decided to not test it any further, the CO level was 400ppm then.
In comparison I tested generator in small space and the air was normal (though smelled like gas station) above 3000ppm. It got to above 12000ppm every time fast and then started to slow down from lack of oxygen which is fine. That air is not fine to be long time in (no heat but smoky) but takes just one second.
How about using a gas heater instead of charcoal? Would it not create carbon monoxide? If you do it slowly enough, the heat will escape, but not CO.
Lastsauce
Experienced
- Dec 22, 2019
- 258
Those small propane heaters burn very cleanly.
You would first have to block the heater's air intake enough for it to still burn but combust improperly and release co.
It would still need test run with a carbon monoxide meter if it even works.
You would first have to block the heater's air intake enough for it to still burn but combust improperly and release co.
It would still need test run with a carbon monoxide meter if it even works.
LookingGlassOfSorrow
Member
- Dec 22, 2019
- 26
Darkdreamer001
Student
- Jul 17, 2018
- 192
What about a kerosene heater in a small room? Could they work?
I want see your idea but where's it at, if you have any creative easy ideas I want to know.
Stanley 1200W generator creates tons of CO. Metal clutch/switch has to be put to right every time before starting it. Otherwise it's that simple. Hardware stores usually can add oil and gas to it if you buy them there and ask for it.
Gens are good for those who are 100% sure and cannot fail. I think that meter is must with coals.
Gens are good for those who are 100% sure and cannot fail. I think that meter is must with coals.
Edward1
Meh!
- Sep 18, 2019
- 267
This is why I backed out of the CO method as my preferred. Just too unpredictable. I'm going to do it once and make it count.
I think it is not sure method with coals and no meter. But it can't fail with gens though. I got exposed to high amounts of CO when testing it and felt no negative symptoms. I just felt really good, euphoric and sleepy and fell asleep right away when inside the house. If the testing had taken longer I would be gone most likely.
So I can say that with high ppm it is peacefull and painless until falling asleep/blacking out. Two others here had same experience with it. Also all news of accidents and suicides say the same things.
I have few things to take care of first. Otherwise I would have done it.
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Look how actually small is the amount of coal needed.
Here is the original link and another one.
www.pattayamail.com
www.nationthailand.com
Here is the original link and another one.
Broke lawyer commits suicide by BBQ grill - Pattaya Mail
A cash-strapped lawyer died of carbon monoxide poisoning in an apparent suicide by charcoal grill. The body of Jarija Samaknin, 32, was found Nov. 14 in the driver’s seat of her Toyota Altis parked at the edge of the Mabprachan Reservoir. On the floor of the front passenger’s seat was a grill...
Nonthaburi woman commits suicide by lighting charcoal in bedroom
A woman died of suspected Carbon Monoxide poisoning after lighting charcoal in her bedroom at a house in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district on Tuesday night.
www.nationthailand.com
