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NAB3 · 03/11/2006 18:59

I just went to test my carbon monoxide alarm and it has gone off!!!
I felt yukky driving home, headachey and a bit sick, and still do now even though I have been home since about 4.45pm. Have I just annoyed it by trying to test it or do they only ever go off if a problem?
just cancelled british gas too.....
Might send hubby out for another one when he gets home at 7.20pm.
Will baby and I be okay until then?

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waterfalls · 03/11/2006 19:01

I would call British Gas now and ask them.

3littlefrogs · 03/11/2006 19:03

Call british gas - they have a dedicated number for possible gas leaks. Don't take any risks.

ilovecaboose · 03/11/2006 19:03

WOuldn't alarm be continually going if there was problem, like smoke alarm?

Is there anywhere you can go (friend/relative) until someone can check it out.

If you think there is a problem and you have absolutely nowhere to go, open all the windows (you'll have to wrap up warm obv) and air the place. Carbon monoxide does kill though, I wouldn't risk it as baby more susceptible than you.

popsycal · 03/11/2006 19:06

just a word of advice

if y9uo ring them for carbon monoxide, they ill disconnect you even if they dont find it as a precautiin then you wikl need to get corgi registered bloke out the next day....
so at least a night without gas,,,,

i would open windows etc as suggested and get another alarm tonight first

popsycal · 03/11/2006 19:07

or go out in car and get an alarm then test....

alexa1 · 03/11/2006 19:10

I don't have one in my house, will have to get one. If u are that concerned, drop the baby off around your parents/freinds/trusted neighbour and get yourself to the shops and buy one. most shops are open til late these days.

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NAB3 · 03/11/2006 19:15

It's okay!!!

Thanks all.

Hubby just came in and said when you press to test the alram goes off and it is to show it works - like a smoke alarm.

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poppiesinaline · 03/11/2006 19:16

Definitely get it checked tonight by either calling British Gas or going out and buying a new alarm.

We had suspected carbon monoxide in our old house. British Gas tell you to open all doors and windows and come out FAST . They will disconnect you.

It turned out we did have carbon monoxide so although it was bloody inconvenient being cut off I was so glad I got it checked.

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