Can you get carbon monoxide posion from wood burning fireplaces?

Answer 1

Carbon monoxide is created from the imperfect burning of the carbon.

C + 1/2 O2 -> CO

So, if there is not enough air, to perform a perfect burning (C + o2 -> CO2), CO can be created, and therefore you may get poisoned.

Answer 2

Not a portable electric heater, but if the heater burns fuel, like gas or oil, very probably it will produce carbon monoxide and would be dangerous in a confined space without adequate ventilation.

Answer 3

You certainly can yesterday evening {8.30pm} my mother phoned asked if i would pop around to see her as she had had a bath on getting out of the bath fainted that was at 4pm she woke at 8ish being sick managed to get to the phone.When i got to her house the carbon monoixde alarm was beeping..turns out she used a calor gas heater in her small bathroom.She should count her self very lucky to still be here and only ended up being sick and a black eye where she fell!

Answer 4

Yes, wood burning fireplaces can produce carbon monoxide if not vented properly, which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. It is important to ensure proper ventilation and maintenance of the fireplace to prevent this potential health hazard. Using a carbon monoxide detector in the area can also help alert you to any dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

Answer 5

If they do not get enough oxygen while burning then they can produce carbon monoxide

Answer 6

No, the flame output goes outside.