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russelltan2012
Nov 26, 2012, 02:45 PM
I just moved a propety 3 months ago I had problems with my radiators so I phoned the landlord she said he would get someone out and didn't bother my partners friend is a plumber he came to my house and checked my boiler he said its leaking carbon monoxide so I took my 8 week baby over my mams the plumber condemed the boiler he informed my lanlord to get the go ahead to fix it she didn't believe him I guess sge sent someone out and passed the boiler and is back on he said he needs to xome back to change the flue I'm back at my house and have read storys on the net about people dying from carbon monoxide I'm really worried now

massplumber2008
Nov 26, 2012, 05:20 PM
Hi Russelltan

I would suggest going out and purchasing a CO detector... super cheap device ($20.00-$40.00) that will sound an alarm if CO levels exceed safe levels. Put the detector exactly where the manufacturer says to put it (usually 6 feet off the floor) for best results!

If you purchase one that plugs into a wall receptacle, then obviously you will plug that in at the height of you outlet!

I would recommend that you have this device whether the boiler was questionable or not! Simply put, these devices save lives so please go get one and install ASAP!

Mark

speedball1
Nov 27, 2012, 07:47 AM
What I would do is call The Health Department and tell them what the plumber told them. Then ask them to come out and check. Their report ought to get your landladys attention. Good luck, Tom