Carbon Monoxide: A Clear and Present Danger [Paperback]

Dwyer (Author), Leatherman (Author), Manclark (Author), Kimball (Author), Rasmussen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004

Carbon Monoxide a Clear and Present Danger is the collaborative effort of several of the brightest in the field of carbon monoxide detection, combustion analysis, and remediation.

This book is intended to address carbon monoxide issues encountered by;

First Responders (Fire Department EMT personnel and other Paramedics)

Inspectors (local government and independent home inspectors)

Technicians (HVAC, Plumbers, and utility company workers)

Carbon Monoxide a Clear and Present Danger is divided into three distinctive sections:

Section 1—Carbon Monoxide (CO) Explains; what CO is, how CO is produced, health effects of CO exposure, how to respond an alarm, basic testing procedures, code compliance and exposure standards.

Section 2—Combustion: An in depth explanation combustion analysis, troubleshooting and remediation of CO production for both gas and oil fired appliances such as; boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, clothes dryers, etc.

Section 3—Pressure Measurements: A primer on how building pressures effect the distribution of carbon monoxide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: ESCO Press (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930044208
• ISBN-13: 978-1930044203
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars More...(and less) than I had hoped for, October 29, 2008

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Fritz Gorbach "Fritz" (North Tonawanda, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carbon Monoxide: A Clear and Present Danger (Paperback)

I purchased this book because it claimed, "an in depth explanation of combustion analysis.." among other things. Unfortunately, the one thing it didn't have was an in depth explanation of combustion analysis. I would like to have something that thoroughly explained the readings on the meter, how they were calculated, and how they relate to one another. Oh, and even more so, how to correct when the parameters are wrong. Mostly, the book it provided the same information that analyzer manufacturers give you with the unit. There is nothing in depth about that.

That said, I learned quite a bit I wasn't looking for from the book. It is an excellent primer on carbon monoxide, which is its primary function, and secondary to that, covers a great deal regardingair movement, venting, and air pressure measurement.

I am happy I purchased this book and I continue to refer to it regularly in my work .

5.0 out of 5 stars Carbon Monoxide, January 31, 2006

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R. Tetreault "Legal Research" (Prescott, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carbon Monoxide: A Clear and Present Danger (Paperback)

This book is an extremely comprehensive text written in a lay person's vocabulary. It has numerous examples and easy-to-understand graphs that enhance the subject matter. Overall, I believe it offers a "must have" reference to anyone who has an interest in the subject of Carbon Monoxide