answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

carbon monoxide is invisibe to the human eye and has no scent. by the time you realse it it in your house...its too late

so install a carbon monoxide detector!

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is it difficult to detect carbon monoxide?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What can help detect a carbon monoxide buildup?

A carbon monoxide detector.


Does carbon monoxide monitor also detect carbon dioxide?

No.


Carbon Monoxide alarms are designed to detect which gas?

Carbon Monoxide alarms are designed to detect Carbon Monoxide gas. The gas has no odor or color and is undetectable to humans until the effects have already taken hold.


Can carbon monoxide detectors detect carbon dioxide?

No. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are two different substances with different properties.


What are carbon monoxide detectors used for?

carbon monoxide detectors used for detecing carbon monoxide that is a odorless deadly gas that can come into your home and hurt your family. they detect it and warn you


Do crowcon gas detectors work with carbon monoxide?

Crowcon does have gas detectors that will detect carbon monoxide. The detector will send out a signal to warn your household that there is a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.


What is the price of the carbon monoxide detector sold by British Gas?

The Carbon Monoxide Detector or Carbon Monoxide Alarm sold by British Gas costs 29,99 british pound. It allows someone to detect carbon monoxide even if they aren't aware of it.


What helps detect carbon monoxide buildup?

Several types of carbon monoxide detectors exist: biomimetic, electrochemical, metal oxide semiconductor.


What can help detect a carbon monoxide build up?

Carbon monoxide detector


What does the term 'kidde' mean?

Kidde is a type of Carbon Monoxide detector. Since Carbon Monoxide can not be smelled, it is generally a good idea to have a device that can detect such a chemical as a safety precaution.


Can severe overcrowding in an office cause carbon monoxide to be released or cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

That's possible, but would be extremely difficult to prove.


Will a home carbon monoxide detect carbon monoxide inside a car?

Yes. Keep the windows shut, and also test with the heater on and off, as the heat exchanger be a source of CO from the exhaust fumes.