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 The well-stocked toolbox
The equipment you will need for home
projects depends on which ones you intend to tackle...
Fire Inside
Home
Background: In case of a fire emergency, don’t
panic; stay calm. Your safe escape may depend on clear
thinking...
Smoke
Detector Sounds
Smoke detectors that make a loud
continuous sound,
when the test button has not been pushed, have sensed
smoke...
Appliance
on Fire
Background: If an appliance
doesn’t work correctly, or if it gives even the slightest
shock, disconnect it and get it repaired. Insulation makes...
Chimney
Overheated or on Fire
Problem: Fire in fireplace or
wood stove overheats chimney or ignites fire in chimney,
accompanied by a loud roaring sound...
Gas Smell in Home
Problem: Natural gas or
propane gas smell is detected in home, or in particular
area of appliances...
Gas Detector Sounds
Special alarms are available to
detect natural gas or liquid propane (LP) gas leaks which
could build up to concentrations that could result in...
Gas Appliance
Venting Faulty
Gas appliances such as furnaces,
water heaters, space heaters, and gas logs, must be
connected to a flue vented to the outdoors and have an...
Carbon Monoxide in
Home
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
odorless, and tasteless gas. Usually carbon dioxide (C0 is
produced during the combustion of carbon...
Power Supply Is Cut
Off
Electrical power is cut off to home
because of storms, tornadoes, floods, or other mechanical
failures...
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