Waterloo Public Library Digital Collections

Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 18 Oct 1995, p. 16

The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

§ Carbon monoxide (CO) has T been dubbed the ‘silent killer. 5 4 Even though vou can‘t see, gsmell or taste it, exposure to L carbon monoxide can make :z you sick and in the worst case Z scenano, kull vou A person suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning may experience headaches, a tight forehead, dizziness, nausea, a loss of muscular control and watery or sore eves. Although these symptoms may be the result of another kind of illness, it‘s a good idea to respond to them by getting some fresh air. Open a window or get outside for a walk Whenever you burn fuel, you produce carbon monoxâ€" ide. In your home, CO is proâ€" duced by furnace, fireplace, incinerator and space heater operations. In small doses, CO emissions are not harmful However, large amounts of gas may prove to be fatal Have vour chimney swept at least every two years. This will ensure that the gas has a route through which to escape your home Maintain your, furnace so that it allows engugh air for full :nmbusuon,?u‘rt sealâ€" ing your home durfAg the winâ€" ter. make sure that there is still adequate air circulation While yow.can‘t smell CO, vou can smell smoke. And where there® smoke, there‘s carbon monorade. Any source of smoke should be tracked down and addressed immediâ€" ately. Like fire, CO is cause for (an) alarm. Detectingâ€" carbon monoxide Another generator of carbon monoxide is your car. If you leave it idling with the winâ€" dows down. you could be letâ€" ting in a great amount of gas. Don‘t idle and then put the windows back up, There will be no escape route for the gas This is the perfect place to install a carpon monoxide alarrg to alert vou to any potenttal dangers You shauld have a CO detecâ€" tor in vour home if it‘s equipped with a fuelâ€"burning appliance or fiteplace. Install it either in a sleeping area or in the hall Should your alarm sound and vou notice that you‘re sufâ€" fenng from symptoms of CO poisoning. leave your home as soon as possible. Call the local fire department or fuel comâ€" pany Never let the car idle in your zarage If you have an attached sarage. make sure its sealed off trom the rest of vour home rou burn fue lated woodgrains. Maintenanceâ€"free. Installs quickly and easily. 958â€" 0134 4" x 8" PANELLING Choose from assorted styles, colours and simuâ€" Our October sale ends|"" * Sunday! Hurry in | today for these and . hundreds of other unbeatable specials! SHRINK WINDOW KITS 0029 For indoor use only. Lets you winterâ€" proof any window. 42"x64" (106cm x 162¢cm complete with tape. 267â€"3465 0030 Reusable kit with clear vinyl sheet and selfâ€"adhesive frame, comâ€" plete with tape. Patio door size. 5 99 80"x86". 267â€"3473 0031 Reusable shrink window kit with clear vinyl sheet and selfâ€"adheâ€" sive frame. Fits 4â€"5 99 average size windows, 9 64"x210". 267â€"3481 0077 Mono acrylic caulking Exterior use only. 300mo. 277â€"3844 99 9# 19"Bs. floor diffuser Adjustable floor register with curved airâ€"flow vanes for uniform air distribution. Polished brass. 3" x 10" or 4" x 10". 313â€"6579 0023 insulating jacket For electric water heaters only. Complete with top plate and vinyl tape. 40 gallon. 305â€"9888 60 gallon. 305â€"9896 2399 1" thick. Removes allergyâ€" aggravating micro particles of dust, smoke and viruses. Various sizes available. 311â€"9005 " P B2) Rommree nect 35 University Ave. E. . Waterloo 746â€"4300 C ® PP () . 99 0021 furnace filters Disposable. 1" thick. 3 per Assorted sizes. 311â€"7389 14

Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy