Homebrew PCBs

Hi,

since we don't know your exact process we can't say for sure, but it's
highly unlikely.
As i understand it, to get CO you need to oxidise some fuel containing
carbon halfway.
I can't think of any PCB process doing that.

I don't know how CO detectors work, i suppose it is possible they
might react to alcohol or solvent fumes, like acetone for board
cleaning, which might be used in the production of PCBs.

That said, CO is _very_ dangerous, and the same location tripping
different devices concerns me. I strongly suggest you get professional
help, for example the fire department will be happy to advise.

ST


On Jan 23, 2008 10:23 PM, ed.slatt <ed.slatt@...> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Do any of the basic homebrew PCB processes put off Carbon Monoxide?
> Do any of the processes put of any chemical that can trick/damage CO
> detectors?  My middle level CO detector went off a few days ago.
> After talking myself back into the house I changed batteries in all of
> my fire/CO detectors and swapped the upstairs detector for the middle
> level detector that triggered.  A few days later the new middle level
> detector went off.  The offending location is on a hallway ceiling
> that is half way between the garage where I park my car and the
> basement where I etch/tin PCBs.  I've been doing both for ~2 years
> with out an alarm.  My house is heated via NG.  Any comments or
> suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Ed
>