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Gas Safety Information
Below you can find information on gas safety:
Gas Leaks
If you smell gas or you are worried about gas safety you can call Transco any time day or night on free phone 0800 111 999. Just pick up the phone dial the number and you will be put through to a trained operator who will assist you.
Smell Gas?
DON'T
Smoke or strike matches
Turn electrical switches on or off
DO
Put out naked flames
Open doors and windows
Keep people away from the area affected
Turn off the meter at the control valve
Call Transco's 24-hour gas emergency services on:
0800 111 999
Carbon Monoxide
What is Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide(commonly known as CO) is a highly poisonous gas. CO gas has no smell, taste or color. It’s produced when fossil fuels such as wood, coal or natural gas are burned and there is not enough air supply.
Carbon Monoxide kills on average up to 30 people each year and many more people are injured as a result of faulty gas appliances.
How do I protect myself from Carbon Dioxide
To protect yourself from CO make sure your central heating boiler is maintained by a CORGI registered engineer.
For extra peace of mind you should fit a British Standard approved carbon monoxide detector with an audible alarm.
Appliances that burn wood, coal or natural gas need ventilation to ensure they burn correctly. You should keep all vents in doors, walls or windows free from obstructions.
How to tell if carbon monoxide is present
Appliances that have signs of staining, sooting or discoloration on or around fires, boilers or water heaters could pose a threat. Gas appliances should normally burn blue, if the flame changes to yellow or orange it could mean that carbon monoxide is present.
Other signs of carbon monoxide poisoning can be recognized by persistent human side affects such as:
- Headaches
- Sickness
- Dizziness
- Extreme tiredness
If you or your family suffers persistently with the above you should STOP using your gas appliance and get it checked by a CORGI registered engineer. Alternatively, call Transco Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999.
It would also be a good idea to consult your doctor.
Buying a carbon monoxide detector
You should buy a British Standard approved detector. You can also purchase cardboard detectors. These have a colored spot that changes color if carbon monoxide is present. However these are not recommended as they only have a life span of up to 6 months.
Where can I buy a carbon monoxide detector?
Carbon monoxide detectors are available in hardware stores, but make sure they are British Standard with audible alarms!
Alternatively one of our engineers can supply you with a carbon monoxide detector. Please fill in our contact form to show your interest regarding carbon monoxide detectors by clicking here
Where should I fit a carbon monoxide detector
British Standard carbon monoxide detectors come with installation instructions on where best to fit them. Please follow these instructions.
Alternatively one of our engineers can supply and fit a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Please fill in our contact form to show your interest regarding carbon monoxide detectors by clicking here
What if your carbon monoxide detector goes off
You should turn off and STOP using your gas appliances, ventilate the house by opening doors and windows and contact a CORGI registered engineer. Alternatively, call Transco Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999.
