10 carbon monoxide alarms from Electric Ireland to mark one year supplying gas!

EI: Una

Hi folks,

In April 2011, there were big changes for Electric Ireland: we launched our price plans and began supplying gas. We can't believe it's been a full year, and to mark our one-year anniversary in the gas market, we are giving away a very beneficial health and safety device, a carbon monoxide alarm, to 10 people here on Boards.ie.

Here is the alarm (available at ElectricIrelandStore.ie) and info regarding carbon monoxide and the alarm itself.



Also, check out our price plans, including gas, here.

The competition runs until this time next week, and winners are chosen randomly – all you need to do to enter is post up a safety tip. It can be serious or humorous (try not to stray into unclean territory please though! ) Competition Terms & Conditions.

All the best
Electric Ireland team

Buzz56

Always make sure vents are kept unblocked.

goldenhoarde

check your smoke alarms often and for that matter the batteries in all alarms (such as carbon monoxide alarms ) you have Better safe than sorry

iDann

A service a year, keeps the danger away

Heroditas

If you're doing what you oughter
Make sure your batteries never falter
May your rest be long and placid
If your alarm's battery goes flacid! :P

HeidiHeidi

goldenhoarde wrote: »

check your smoke alarms often and for that matter the batteries in all alarms (such as carbon monoxide alarms ) you have Better safe than sorry

Make sure you HAVE smoke/CO alarms!!!Clean/sweep chimney flues at least once a year.

A2LUE42

Don't remove the batteries from your carbon monoxide detector because it keeps beeping. (Know someone who did this)

celticcrash

check your battries once a month.

Grudle

While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work!

slayer91

Above all, don’t forget to learn what to do if you ever smell natural gas in the air: SMELL GAS? ACT FAST

MarkR

Smell Gas? Don't blame the dog. Contact Bord Gáis Networks immediately on 1850 20 50 50 (24 hours).

If it was the dog, check their diet.

BailMeOut

Smoke Detectors can double up as dinner is ready detectors!

C Eng

If you hear the alarm. Get Out Stay Out And Call Us Out

bubbuz

NEVER EVER EVER EVER ask/allow your teenage daughter to cook ANYTHING unless she wears two smoke alarms where her headphones are meant to be

coolmoose

Don't drink yellow snow!

Mellio

Open all windows and doors if there is a smell of gas, unforutnately you cant smell carbon monoxide so it doenst matter, you be brown bread anyway. :eek:

Hopefully I wont have to worry about it anymore when I win a CM Detector.

Tipsy McSwagger

Open flues when fireplaces are in use.

GreenWolfe

Use generators outside in a well-ventilated environment away from windows, doors and vents.

zinzan

Signs to look out for in relation to Carbon Monoxide poisoning:

You may observe common flu like symptoms in someone who is actually suffering from Carbon Monoxide inhalation with features like: -
- ongoing headaches
- loss of balance
- fatigue
- urge to vomit

These symptoms should sound the warning bells. If someone in your family appears like this and you have a gas boiler or other gas appliance such as a gas fire then you should switch it off immediately. Having stopped the cause of carbon monoxide, if you are feeling well, you should also immediately open the doors and windows to improve airflow. During this period all other occupants of the house ought to have been advised to leave and you should follow them immediately. Once you are all out of the house you can then call for a qualified gas boiler engineer, and test for the cause of the problems.

clintondaly

Tip
The 2.45 at Newbury-Gasman

RosieJoe

ATGATT :cool:

AlmostQuick

Don't text while driving...

mished

Check your batteries in smoke alarms

clappyhappy

Keep room temperatures at a safe +18c to +22c. Too hot or too cold can be dangerous. If you have elderly neighbours or family check that they have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and that they are working.

paulgalway

When doing external work around the home, cutting lawns, power washing, etc; ensure appropriate sockets are used.

LizT

Test your smoke alarm every month.

misterdeeds

Electric Ireland: Una wrote: »

Hi folks,

In April 2011, there were big changes for Electric Ireland: we launched our price plans and began supplying gas. We can't believe it's been a full year, and to mark our one-year anniversary in the gas market, we are giving away a very beneficial health and safety device, a carbon monoxide alarm, to 10 people here on Boards.ie.

Here is the alarm (available at ElectricIrelandStore.ie) and info regarding carbon monoxide and the alarm itself.



Also, check out our price plans, including gas, here.

The competition runs until this time next week, and winners are chosen randomly – all you need to do to enter is post up a safety tip. It can be serious or humorous (try not to stray into unclean territory please though! ) Competition Terms & Conditions.

All the best
Electric Ireland team

never light a match when you smell gas if u do you wont do it again!!

roy rodgers

get someone from the rgii list rather from bord gais or electric ireland.\
at least they will service your boiler properly

argolis

Know the difference between fire extinguishers and at least have a multipurpose one. If you have teenagers, regularly check that the fire extinguisher has not been in recent use at a foam party.

http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-FA110-Purpose-Extinguisher-1A10BC/dp/B00002ND64

GHOST MGG2

little johnny is in school and the teacher holds up a smoke alarm
and says "who knows what this is"
little johnny puts his hands up and says "thats my ma's stopwatch"
the teacher says "stopwatch?"
johnny says yeah..when dinner is ready that things stars beeping all over the place.:p

lorweld

Don't toast bread while having a bath

seany76

use your head
dont end up dead
safety is for your self a must
dont in others put your trust
have a monthly safety check
so your life or others you wont wreck

lotsofthegreen

Eat healthy foods

Vain

Anyways have emergency names saved on phone and in a place easy to find!

Kristopherus

List all your emergency numbers under ICE on your phone. (ICE= In Case of Emergency):)

SweetCaliber

If you smell gas at home or on your street, evacuate your house, warn others and call the emergency services!

Mayo Miss

Have an alarm, come to no harm.

cathy48

the smell of gas
means you get out fast
dont mind the dinner
let it simmer
or maybe just
save yourself
and invest
in the best
a carbon alarm
and you will
come to no harm

eliza64

Do all competitions for a carbon monoxide alarms you find, one day it could save your life!

fuerte1976

Don't block flues

cwboy

Keep checking the smoke alarm. Even wired alarms have a battery in them.

Miguel_Sanchez

Don't smoke in bed.

Indeed, don't smoke beds either if you can help it.

Pj!

Keep vents unblocked. It could save your life.

heyjude

Ensure your chimney is cleaned and/or your flue is unblocked, at least once a year

ahyeahok

If you dont win this competition, go and buy one of these http://www.electricirelandstore.ie/Product/Ei-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarm/1256/200

Hogzy

Safety Tip 101 - Carbon monoxide is dangerous.

pamweld

Never ever burn aerosol cans in any type of fire - very very dangerous

ButtersSuki

Don't put your hand directly onto a hot grill

adamski8

wear safety googles

gjc

Be safe in work today.......ring in sick

oxysept

Ignoring a warning can cause much mourning