For Safer Emergencies, Give Your Power Generator Some Space
Friday, October 9, 2009 - 21:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Gasoline-powered, portable generators can be a lifeline during weather emergencies, but they emit poisonous carbon monoxide. New research shows that to prevent potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, users may need to keep generators farther from the house than previously believed -- perhaps as much as 25 feet.