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How did they heat their houses in the 1700s?
Fireplace
Who prepared the food in the peasants houses?
ther prepared the food with fire on the fireplace
Which fuels give off carbon monoxide when ignited?
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be formed by burning anything with carbon -- which is everything we use to heat houses with: coal, gasoline, fuel oil, propane, natural gas and wood. But CO formation is not dependent on the fuel source, but having adequate oxygen during the burning of the fuel. If enough oxygen is available, the carbon in the fuel will become carbon dioxide (CO2), but that requires twice the amount of oxygen. Old neglected furnaces may not be able to pull in enough oxygen to completely cumbust carbon, and car engines produce CO because gasoline burns so rapidly that it is difficult to get enough oxygen to the fuel.
Is there a difference between carbon monoxide and explosive gas?
Yes. There are many different explosive gases but carbon monoxide is not one of them. If you leave a gas appliance on, unlit, it releases "natural gas" which is methane. Methane is very flammable and explosive. "Town gas" used to be used, which was a mixture of methane and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is poisonous as it binds to the haemoglobin in your blood, which is intended to bind with oxygen, so that you cannot absorb enough oxygen and die. This is how, historically, some people killed themselves by putting their head in the oven, including, famously, Sylvia Plath. Carbon monoxide is also released as a product of inefficient combustion, instead of harmless carbon dioxide. A warning sign of this is if the gas flame burns orange rather than blue. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poising are tiredness and a reddened complexion followed by death. It is therefore recommended that all houses with gas appliances have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted which will beep to alert the residents to a problem. Should this happen you should turn off the appliance and open the windows. You should not turn it back on until you have had it serviced by a qualified gas fitter (CORGI registered in the UK). It is also recommended you have gas boilers serviced annually and in rented accommodation in the UK it is a legal requirement that landlords do this and supply tenants with a gas safety certificate.
Where do you put Carbon Dioxide detectors in your house?
Carbon dioxide detectors are generally not in use in houses. These locations have detectors for Carbon Monoxide (Carbon Dioxides's toxic relative) and Smoke. They are generally put in proximity to bedrooms as areas where a family might spend a significant time. they should be mains powered or battery powered but if battery powered the calls should be replaced at regular intervals
Is natural gas carbon monoxide?
Natural gas does not contain carbon monoxide. It contains a large amount of methane. It may also contain other gases. At one time it was frequently burned inside houses. It is now usually burned in furnaces since it may contain Radon, a radioactive gas. Radon can cause cancer. Carbon monoxide is results in the process of making gas from coal. By using water while burning cole, the coal burns at a lower temperature producing coal gas and coke. This coke is not the stuff you drink but a form of carbon used to turn iron ore into iron. Coal gas is then burned to produce heat. The carbon monoxide turns into carbon dioxide. At one time it was used to heat homes. That was replaced by natural gas which does not contain poison.
How many rooms did the pilgrims have in every single one of their houses?
The colonists houses were one large room. You have to remember they built these themselves. At one end was a fireplace for heat and cooking.
Where is super secret's secret clubhouse?
go to the quad and click on the bird houses. It's kind of no biggie just a fireplace and hall of fame.
Do cars or houses produce more carbon dioxide?
Cars produce much more than houses.
Ive forgotten the name of the chemical that people can have in their houses that has to be removed as it can kill them Does anyone know it?
carbon monoxide is one poisonous gas that can kill a human or animal. it is found in households, but it might not be the chemical/gas you are looking for. there are many potential chemical killers in the common house, but this is the most notorious.
Where did serfs and peasants live in the middle ages?
The serfs had really sloppy houses and they had to live in small houses with no fireplace for heating if they needed heat they had to go outside and start a fire. They didn't have indoors bathrooms they had to also go outside.
Fireplaces Adding Value To The Home?
Fireplace Design TipsIf you own a fireplace, it not only adds value to your home if you want to sell it, but it saves you money during the year. A fireplace does not normally use electricity, unless it is a propane or electric fireplace. The fireplace sits in a corner of the living room or den and adds a bit of fine detail to the entire home. A brick fireplace adds more value than other fireplaces. Smaller houses will do fine with a small, basic brick fireplace. Larger fireplaces can go a little larger with a few more details in the fireplace. A raised fireplace with an ornate decoration on the top edge is more expensive than smaller fireplaces. The larger the fireplace is, the more upkeep you will have. If the home has large ceilings, larger fireplaces make a grander appearance than if they were smaller. A nice painting behind the fireplace adds a touch of beauty to the room as well. During the holidays, you can add decorations such as garland and lights to make it look warmer to those who visit the home. Gates surrounding the fireplace not only add to the overall appearance, but they keep the area around the fireplace clean as well.
