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Gas dangers in winter and annual checks

Jan 11, 2013 | Boiler Repairs, Boiler Service, Boilers, Carbon Monoxide, Cooker Repairs, Gas Cookers, Gas fire repairs, Gas Fire Servicing, Gas Fires, Gas Oven Repairs, Gas Ovens, Gas Safe Register

In the UK, our winters are getting colder and longer requiring the use of our gas heaters, cookers, and fires. Although this gives us an escape from the cold outside, all gas appliances should be checked annually to make sure they are functioning correctly and working safely. Without these crucial checks you could be exposing you and your family to carbon monoxide poisoning and a variety of other dangers. Our customers need to be aware that there are indicators to show when your appliance isn’t working properly and requires servicing: The flame of your appliance is yellow and ‘lazy’ rather than burning with a ‘crisp’ blue flame. Soot marks or black stains form around your appliance The pilot light isn’t continuously on rather flickers on and off There is a high amount of condensation in the room Overall the appliance isn’t functioning correctly. RJ Gas Appliances Ltd Services provides gas fire service and repairs, boiler service and repairs and other gas appliance checks in the London area. Our company believes that safety and value are key which reflects in our much needed value for money service. Our registered engineers inspect your gas appliances in a number of ways: Inspection of settings to make sure that they are burning correctly and are running at the right operating pressure. Harmful gases such as Carbon Monoxide are being disposed of outside your home effectively. All ventilation such as chimneys and flue are clear and fully functioning All the safety devices are working at full function. As a well established company who has been working for over 35 years within our field we...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Facts and Warnings

Jul 27, 2012 | Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide Info from RJ Partial combustion of either natural or petro gas is where it comes from, and inhaling the stuff makes it much harder for your blood to carry crucial oxygen molecules throughout your body. This in turn puts your organs and soft tissue in a state of oxygen starvation; bad news. It’s been reported that roughly 50 individuals within the UK tragically perish at home from carbon monoxide poisoning.     Common Sources within the Home Improperly functioning central heating systems A large assortment of gas powered appliances Fires, cluttered flues, and residential chimneys Car Exhaust  Symptoms to Watch Out For For people already suffering from colds or the flu, or even food poisoning, the symptoms of mild exposure can vary. But basically you should watch out for headaches accompanied by nausea, odd abdominal pains, dizziness, sore throats and parched coughing. Children will typically exhibit something similar to an upset tummy, accompanied by some throwing up and nausea. Always remember that CO2 poisoning won’t necessarily cause an elevated temp. Furthermore, symptoms don’t have to be immediate, but can manifest weeks later, which most often include memory lapse, lack of coordination, and confusion. How About Treatment RJ? If you smell gas, or think you are showing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, contact emergency services immediately or have someone drive you to the hospital. They’ll check your blood, and administer support and oxygen as needed, based on severity. Most people make a full recovery, but serious cases can experience long term effects between 10-50% of the time. Carbon Monoxide Prevention Call RJ and we’ll check out your appliances,...