--- In [email protected], "Niall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bruce Napier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 12:49 PM > Subject: Re: [canals-list] Overcome by fumes > > > > On 25 Sep 2006, at 22:17, Niall wrote: > > >> On that subject - I see that the BSS formula is based on the kW output > >> of > >> the stove, how do you work out what that is? > Nice to know it's only advisory, though. > Niall
Sorry for the delayed reaction from here, but I've been out of circulation a little while. The answer is 3KW. Where there is no rating from the manufacturer the examiner will base it on 3KW as a reasonable assumption (for example, Squirrel is 3.6KW). The ventilation calculation formula is derived from BS5482: Annex B. All BSS checks associated with carbon monoxide risks are for the informed choice of the boat owner/skipper. However, it is a matter of record. Failing a ventilation or flueing efficiency check may be a material fact for insurance purposes, so it may be important to refer to policy details for more advice should this happen. It may also be wise to take legal advice in respect of implications in regard to occupier's liabilities. Ref: Steve Heywood Re 'I love the smell of carcinogenic particulates, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in the morning....!' (Slight paraphrase, but I thought it might appeal) S. I understand where your romantic notions are pointing to ;-), but on the more down to earth side, the USA coast guard and other USA boating safety organisations (http://www.uscgboating.org/links/links.htm)have published several sets of research and advice concerning dangers from 'neighbours' exhaust fumes. There is also record of diesel engine exhaust related poisonings from a mine in the USA. Over here, the BSS has no record* of harm caused by neighbouring int combustion engines, but we do have three deaths(accidental) in the past four years caused by 'own' engine exhaust. *NB It doesn't mean it hasn't happened. The BSS hopes to secure funding to co-ordinate a project to examine the occurrence of carbon monoxide in the marine environment. If successful, we will use the information to better inform boaters, boat builders and fitters as well as other interested parties. It's usual after such predictive pieces of information to refer to space watching... I won't disappoint in that respect. Regards Rob Go boating - Stay safe PS We have no blitz on ventilation.... we have our checks, published in full detail in the BSS Essential Guide. BSS examiners know they should apply all appropriate checks consistently and accurately. However, our quality control measures are regularly reviewed and improved/changed where necessary. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
