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Worried

  • 22-01-2012 12:01am
    #1
    jdq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    Bit worried lads, got a boiler service from airtricity in December and the guy said everything was fine.. We normally have candles to light the living room /kitchen, I noticed tonight that theres black marks on the walls, and not just where there would be candles (at the top of the walls and on the ceiling above) around the room and at the side of where the boiler is in the kitchen, is this what carbon monoxide does?????????

    All the vents are open on the windows so cant figure out where these marks would come from (its in places that that the candles are no where near). Would really appreciate any help/advice..

    Thanks


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  • #2
    JohnnieK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭JohnnieK


    It may not be carbon monoxide causing this. For a start rub the stains with a cloth or your hand and if it is a sooty deposit you will know because you will have black powdery deposits. It could be just staining. If it is soot it will rub off easily.

    Have you felt unwell? Headaches,sick and so on?

    Why dont you pop out today to a DIY store and get a CO alarm and install it to the manufacturers instructions.

    If you are in any doubt do not use any heating appliances until you get this fully checked out.


  • #3
    Gareth2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Gareth2011


    I know the ad on tv says to look for dirt or soot around appliances but not sure about away from them. Best bet is to do what Johnie said and if it is soot id get straight back onto airtricity and tell them they story.


  • #4
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,694 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    I'd contact Airtricity too.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Turn it off, leave it off, get a independent RGI to have a look.

    As above post I'm sure it's absolutely safe and nothing but a bit of dust as you get a lot of convection with a boiler, but it's better to be a little bit paranoid and confirm it's safe before you fire the boiler again.


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