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People still at risk of CO poisoning
As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (18-24 November 2013), a specialist in carbon monoxide (CO) is raising awareness in Ireland of the importance of sensor inclusively testing CO alarms annually and on installation as research shows that 45% of CO alarms installed may no longer be sensing gas.Following the introduction of a new law, which makes...
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The Full ‘Detecta Range’ is Launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of the full ‘Detecta Range’.After many years working in the industry we are happy to introduce our full product range which includes new aerosols to compliment our flagship product, Detectagas.The full range includes Detectagas CO Alarm Test Kit, Detectasmoke, Detectadusta, Detectaleak, Detectagas CO...
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Five seconds can save a life
Frank Field, MP for Birkenhead recently visited Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection specialist Detectagas Ltd at their premises, to learn how their pioneering technology tests sensors used in CO alarms which are depended upon by families to warn of the presence of harmful levels of CO in the home.Around 50 people per year in the UK are killed by high concentrations...
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Carbon Monoxide is Winter’s silent killer
Five hundred Americans die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s estimated that 15,000 people are treated at hospital emergency rooms for the condition.CNN Medical Correspondent Judy Fortin learned more about it from Dr. Howard Frumkin of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Fortin: What is carbon monoxide?Frumkin: Carbon...
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Shortlisted for Housing Innovation Awards 2013
More Bouquets for Life-Saving Test KitMulti-award winning CO alarm test kit Detectagas has started the New Year with its first award short listing, for the Housing Innovation Awards 2013 Most Innovative New Product category.It follows a run of award recognitions including Installer Live's Safety Initiative of the Year andLandlord & Letting...
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CPSC Kidde recall of carbon monoxide alarms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde Safety, of Mebane, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1 million carbon monoxide alarms, including 650,000 Nighthawks and 350,000 Lifesavers. The Lifesaver models could alarm late or not alarm at all, and the Nighthawk models could alarm late. These...
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