Chauvin Arnoux C.A 895 CO Meter

The Chauvin Arnoux C.A 895 is designed for detecting trace amounts of CO (Carbon Monoxide) it is a small and compact CO Meter and is protected by a shockproof sheath, the Physics Line C.A 895 CO-gas detector detects and measures Carbon Monoxide Emissions.

► Measurement range: from 0 to 1000ppm
► 2 Modes: “normal” for detection of CO & “average” to find the source
► “beeper” indication of possible risk (CO concentration bearable by people)
► accuracy: ±5 ppm ±5% of reading
► Memorising of maximum value
► Hold function
► 3 1/2-digit display (2,000 counts)
► Dimensions: 237x60.5x38mm - weight: 190g

Some interesting info about Carbon Monoxide:

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous materials: coal, paper, gasoline, diesel oil, gas, wood, etc.
Lighter than air, it rapidly diffuses in the atmosphere leaving no way to detect it, which gives it its dangerous character.
Many sources of carbon monoxide can be found in the home: gas stoves, fuel fired furnaces and gas water heaters and chimneys.
cigarette smoking: each smoked cigarette emits 50 mg of CO
To avoid dangerous levels of CO, it is important to maintain all combustion appliances in good working order: charcoal heaters, gas heaters, wood stoves, hot water heaters, gas stoves, open
chimneys; schedule chimney-sweeping and flare conduit cleaning at least once a year.
One must assure that there is adequate ventilation in rooms containing combustion installations (kitchen, garage, bathroom) and especially avoid blocking or crushing ventilation apertures.