Portable Generator Hazards
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote
electric power is needed, but they also can be hazardous. The
primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust,
electric shock or electrocution, fire and burns.
Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces.
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Douglas
In response to this post@ai6yr another important thing is to not use a suicide plug unless you really know what you're doing. And even then it's a dumb idea.
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/generators/why-suicide-extension-cords-are-so-dangerous-a1189731437/
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AI6YR Ben
In response to this postCarbon Monoxide Hazards
When used in a confined space, generators can produce
high levels of CO within minutes. When you use a portable
generator, remember that you cannot see or smell CO. Even if
you do not smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed
to CO.
Danger labels are required
on all portable generators
manufactured or imported on
or after May 14, 2007.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using a generator, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The CO from generators can rapidly kill you.
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Follow these safety tips to protect against CO poisoning.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces,
sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger
for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
• Follow the instructions that come with your generator.
Locate the unit outdoors and far from doors, windows, and
vents that could allow CO to come indoors and point the
exhaust away from any nearby buildings.
• Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms
with battery back-up in your home..
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by AI6YR Ben ;
@ai6yr
Um, yes. But better advice is DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Do not use any fossil-fuel burning equipment indoors/in a confined space, unless it has been designed and certified as safe for that purpose.
I grieve for and sympathise with everyone who has been forced to flee and lose their homes. Nevertheless, DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
by Hilary ;
@ai6yr and you prob'ly *won't* feel sick.
Don't go to sleep in your car, engine running, if it's really snowing badly: it can bury the tailpipe.
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Jenny
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Portable generator hazards
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