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Two successive cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in hot water heaters Lu Jueqiang: If the flame is not blue, it must be stopped

2022-12-20T02:35:09.567Z


There were two consecutive cases of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning by citizens using gas water heaters for showering. Lu Jueqiang, a fellow of the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers, pointed out that carbon monoxide is produced if the ratio of fuel and air is improper.


There were two consecutive cases of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning by citizens using gas water heaters. Lu Jueqiang, a fellow of the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers, pointed out that carbon monoxide is produced if the fuel and air ratio is improper. If inhaling carbon monoxide in a closed room for half an hour can be fatal, so use an exhaust fan to pump It will be safer to take the gas.

He also pointed out that some gas water heaters can see the color of the flame in the water heater through the glass. If the flame is not blue, there is a problem. You should find maintenance personnel to repair or replace the water heater directly to avoid danger.


Lu Jueqiang pointed out that there is no danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in electric furnaces, and there are some problems with gas-fired water heaters, but it can be solved by turning on the exhaust fan.

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Lu Jueqiang pointed out that the improper ratio of fuel and air will produce carbon monoxide, so it is safer to use an exhaust fan to remove the gas.

He explained that some gas water heaters can see the color of the fire through the glass. When the flame is normal, it should be blue. Directly replace the water heater to avoid danger.

Lu Jueqiang pointed out that the improper ratio of fuel and air can produce carbon monoxide, and inhaling carbon monoxide for half an hour in a closed room can be fatal.

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Lu Jueqiang pointed out that there is no danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in electric furnaces, and there are some problems with gas-fired water heaters, but it can be solved by turning on the exhaust fan, so the most important thing is air circulation.

He pointed out that inhaling carbon monoxide in a closed room for half an hour can be fatal. When inhaling carbon monoxide, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and nausea will appear. It's the safest.

Cold wave|Two cases of women using a gas water heater to take a shower on the 10th suspected of carbon monoxide poisoning without turning on the gas pump

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