I keep reading ash in a fireplace will continue to release carbon monoxide for “days”.. Is this true? And would this only occur if the ash is still warm/hot? I presume ash that’s room temperature will NOT release CO.. Correct?
tiber said:I have a carbon monoxide detecter at both my stove and fireplace and it never goes off, so I'm assuming if there's any CO, it's far too small to worry about.
firefighterjake said:CO from the ash . . . no. CO from hot coals . . . yes.
partybob99 said:CO is a product of the burning process and any pieces of black, charred wood left over cannot release any additonal CO.
shawneyboy said:partybob99 said:CO is a product of the burning process and any pieces of black, charred wood left over cannot release any additonal CO.
You answered your own question.... but... coals can still be burning for well longer than the time you specify, for days as a matter of fact, so if they are the least bit burning there will be CO2 released.
firefighterjake said:As also noted, coals can still be hot for several days in some cases . . . I'm not sure about releasing carbon dioxide . . . carbon monoxide yes, carbon dioxide I'm not so sure about.
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