I posted this in the CO mega thread, but figured I would post a separate thread for it.
I had a failed attempt with this method, but not because of the method, but because I was saved in time. I used a small Weber portable grill and an instant light bag of charcoal (1.8kg or 4 lbs). The first attempt, I let the charcoal burn outside for about an hour. It actually turns to ember in about 45 min but I wanted it to cool down. After an hour, I took the grill and placed it on top of a brick inside my car on the passenger side weather mat. I was in the car for about 5 min and my glove box began to melt. I tried to kick the liquified plastic since it started to drip, but I accidentally hit the grill and knocked the charcoal onto the weather mat and burned it. It started smoking so I had to get out. I went and bought another instant light bag and did the same thing except this time I let the grill sit in the car for 30 min after the initial hour of burning the charcoal outside. After 30 min I opened my driver side door and got in as quickly as I could. I laid inside the car for about 10-15 min until I felt like I was about to pass out. At this point I sent my girlfriend a text message I had drafted, letting her know etc. This was the last thing I remembered. I woke up a couple of hours later in the hospital. My girlfriend had immediately read the message and was able to somehow find my spare car keys and called 911. I was in the car for about 35-40 min I would say. I spent 3 days in the hospital. My CO level in my blood was 50-70% based on blood gas tests. The doctor said he was surprised I didn't go into a coma. I can vouch that this would 100% work if I had been on the car for a longer time. It should be noted that I drank alcohol, which I believe also affects how CO affects the body, based on what I read. Interestingly enough, the entire experience was painless. I passed out and felt nothing afterward until I woke up in the hospital, where I was just disoriented since they gave me pure oxygen to purge the CO out of my blood.
I also took two doses of ZzzQuil to help me fall asleep. It didn't matter because the CO will knock you unconscious once the levels are high enough.
I had a failed attempt with this method, but not because of the method, but because I was saved in time. I used a small Weber portable grill and an instant light bag of charcoal (1.8kg or 4 lbs). The first attempt, I let the charcoal burn outside for about an hour. It actually turns to ember in about 45 min but I wanted it to cool down. After an hour, I took the grill and placed it on top of a brick inside my car on the passenger side weather mat. I was in the car for about 5 min and my glove box began to melt. I tried to kick the liquified plastic since it started to drip, but I accidentally hit the grill and knocked the charcoal onto the weather mat and burned it. It started smoking so I had to get out. I went and bought another instant light bag and did the same thing except this time I let the grill sit in the car for 30 min after the initial hour of burning the charcoal outside. After 30 min I opened my driver side door and got in as quickly as I could. I laid inside the car for about 10-15 min until I felt like I was about to pass out. At this point I sent my girlfriend a text message I had drafted, letting her know etc. This was the last thing I remembered. I woke up a couple of hours later in the hospital. My girlfriend had immediately read the message and was able to somehow find my spare car keys and called 911. I was in the car for about 35-40 min I would say. I spent 3 days in the hospital. My CO level in my blood was 50-70% based on blood gas tests. The doctor said he was surprised I didn't go into a coma. I can vouch that this would 100% work if I had been on the car for a longer time. It should be noted that I drank alcohol, which I believe also affects how CO affects the body, based on what I read. Interestingly enough, the entire experience was painless. I passed out and felt nothing afterward until I woke up in the hospital, where I was just disoriented since they gave me pure oxygen to purge the CO out of my blood.
I also took two doses of ZzzQuil to help me fall asleep. It didn't matter because the CO will knock you unconscious once the levels are high enough.
