Short #73 - Ambient CO

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs · Sep 24, 2019 · 10m

In this short podcast episode, Bryan talks about ambient CO. He also explains why it matters and what you do to check for it.

CO, carbon monoxide, is a colorless, odorless, and toxic gas that can result in death. It should not be confused with CO2, carbon dioxide. Although our bodies inhale oxygen and not carbon dioxide, the latter isn't toxic if it gets into our bloodstream. CO, on the other hand, displaces oxygen, which proves deadly. Carbon monoxide can also build up in your bloodstream over time, so you want to avoid repeated exposure.

In some locations, you can expect some degree of…