How to test for gas fumes from a gas fire?

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:04

I want to buy a meter or reader that tells me how much or what level of gas fumes are coming from my gas fire as there seems to be a continuous odour from it and I am sure it isn't right.



I don't want to wake up dead one morning!!!



Anyone know where I can buy one from?



Sue

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:23

You can buy electronic carbon monoxide detectors but the cheapest way is to get some of the card type discs available from most good diy shops in the uk. I have never seen them in Cyprus but if you know someone coming out here get them to bring some with them. You just position them near the fire and if the colour changes ( goes darker ) then you have a problem.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:24

"i dont want to wake up dead one morning",class mess 1,



Paul.

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:27

Forgot to say, you cannot smell carbon monoxide so if there is an odour, it may just be dust that has fallen on the coals ( or radiants ) burning off. But for peace of mind i would get some detectors.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:39

Thanks Geoff1131,



At the mo we don't have anyone coming, they only come when the weather is good!







Does anyone know of something over here??

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:56

Just a couple of checks that you can do yourself. If the gas fire is a balanced flue type ( the flue pipe goes through the wall at the rear of the fire ) then you should check that the flue is clear from any vegetation growing around the flue. I have seen in the past flues that were completely covered by ivy and other plants growing into the return air duct. If the fire is fitted into a fireplace, if you look underneath and at the rear of the fire you should see a metal closure plate with a hole cut at the bottom, you should make sure that this hole is clear, it will affect the draw of the flue if it is blocked.



Geoff.

Jaybee


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 13:58

Ive got a tester in thhe garage will try and sort it out when I get back home on Wednesday If your want me to come and test your fire I can show you how to do it.Where do you live?

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 14:05

Thanks Geoff,



I should have said that my gas fire is one of these portable ones with a gas bottle in the back.



It makes a horrible smell sometimes and we have double checked to make sure that the connector is on correctly.



Jaybee,



I live in Ozankoy, it may be a bit out of your way. Do you know where I could buy one in Girne or Lefkosa?

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 14:17

Those calor gas fires should be service every 1-2 years. If you put calor gas into the search bar you will find the calor website in the uk, that may help you.

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 14:38

That's one of the reason why we stopped using bottled gas for heating. I was always conscious of the smell from ours and also when I went into other peoples houses. Being liquid gas, they don't exactly help if you have a bit of damp in your property. Plus you're supposed to keep a window open, and that doesn't help with keeping your property warm either. All in all, I don't like them for heating houses.

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 16:43

message 10,even the large gas tanks and large gas bottles are filled with liquid,the liguid vapourises into a gas as and when it [the gas] is released from the tank or bottle,either way the burn process creates alot of water vapour.







David

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 06:53

There must be something or somewhere I can go to buy to test the fumes in the TRNC?



Anyone, any ideas please.

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 12:13

What about asking the company who supply the bottles.?

Carbon monoxide they call the silent killer, from what i understand the gas sinks to the lowest point, so if you have a basement or are using it upstairs be very carefull.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 13:13

Thank you blade, that is a start and will check it out.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 13:32

Cyprus today has an excellent article on carbon monoxide in todays edition,pity they did not list stockists of detectors in the TRNC,but you can buy them in the homestores in the south,remember to place them in accordance with the manufactures instructions,CARBON MONOXIDE IS HEAVIER THAN AIR

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 16:53

Thanks Swyflot, will check Superhome when next over there if I can't get anything here.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 19:07

get one that has a digital readout,it shows an event even if you are out.