Main Sources of CO Poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of a carbonaceous materiel due to insufficient oxygen.
All types of combustion appliances, regardless of the fuel used, are potential sources of carbon monoxide: coal, gasoline, natural gas, oil, propane, wood or wood pellets are all likely to produce carbon monoxide (CO) if their operating conditions are not ideal. The most commonly used combustion appliances include:
- Wood, coal, gas, or oil boilers;
- Water heaters;
- Fireplace inserts, stoves;
- Central heating systems;
- Furnaces;
- Charcoal grills;
- Cookers;
- Mobile space heaters;
- Gas stoves;
- Car and truck engines;
- Gasoline or oil generators or portable generators;
- Devices such as braziers.
Carbon monoxide is lighter than air and can move around the house at any time of the year. However, the risk is highest during the winter months because most homes are usually heated by combustion appliances.
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