Michele 1 #1 January 16, 2007 No shit, there I was....'bout midnight last night, cold as hell. Heater cranked, sitting in my robe. Studying for chem, windows closed against the cold. Headachy, sorta slow thinking...I figure I'm done for the day; time to go to bed. I walk through the house, get into bed, and feel really ill. Just nauseous, and headachy. I roll over, and then realize one of my cats is behaving like he's drunk - trying to get onto the bed, not making it (and he always makes it). My nose is stuffy, too, and I am hoping I'm not coming down with anything. Hrm, I think...I pick him up and put him in bed with me, roll over the other way, and as my nose clears, I realize the house stinks of gas. Literally stinks. Threw open the bedroom windows, went into the front room, turned off the heater. Opened the front door, and go into the kitchen. Open the window, and hear the hiss of gas coming from the stove. My stove top had gotten turned on somehow, and with the house closed, it was filling up. I hadn't noticed it for whatever reason, but it apparently had been on for a while. I had been smoking while studying, and this had obviously been going on for a while. So I sat there, in the cold, while the house aired out...and decided to not turn the heater back on until just now, in case I hadn't aired out the house. Slept with the windows cracked, too. Last night's temp was 33 degrees....but I didn't blow up or anything. Man. I've been trying to figure out how it happened...I suspect that I knocked it on when I came in with my bookbag - big clunky thing must've hit it. Which means it had been on since about 8 pm before I noticed it after midnight. No wonder I felt like shit, you know? Good grief. Anyway, just thought I'd share that. I'm glad I didn't blow up - that would've sucked! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 16, 2007 Good thing you don't smoke, huh? Run to Wal-Mart (or your shop of choice) and buy one of those electric ceramic space heaters for your room tonight to keep you and your cats warm. Then get a pro out tomorrow to check your heater.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #3 January 16, 2007 I bet your cat was sniffing the gas for a cheap highWatch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #4 January 16, 2007 You're actually pretty lucky that you discovered the issue when you did. You and your cat may have not been waking up this morning. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 January 16, 2007 Glad you didn't blow up too! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #6 January 16, 2007 I do smoke, and was smoking (until I went to bed and realized the gas was on). I'm not sure why I didn't blow up, but I'm thankful. I don't think it's my heater, because the oven was on (I have one of those stove tops that don't light unless it's all the way over; the knob was pretty far on [I could hear the hiss loudly when I went into the kitchen], but there was no flame...thus my suspicion that it was the stove...). However, I think perhaps I will have someone come out and check the heater. Better to be safe than sorry... Thanks for the recommendation! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #7 January 16, 2007 QuoteGood thing you don't smoke, huh? Run to Wal-Mart (or your shop of choice) and buy one of those electric ceramic space heaters for your room tonight to keep you and your cats warm. Then get a pro out tomorrow to check your heater. Ahem...QuoteI had been smoking while studying, and this had obviously been going on for a while. Michele, sounds like you're very lucky! I've done the same thing before and come upstairs (I was in the basement for several hours) to a gas filled house. It's scary thinking "what if"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #8 January 16, 2007 QuoteYou and your cat may have not been waking up this morning. I know! That's what was so spooky... I am glad I didn't blow up either. That would really not make my day, you know? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #9 January 16, 2007 WOW!!!! You're pushing you luck recently. 4.0 GPA, Dad doing well, surviving a gas leak..... how about a nice BORING few weeks? ok? Seriously though, I'm glad you're ok. (and quit smoking!) Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thunderbow 1 #10 January 16, 2007 Do you have pilot lights on your stove or is it electronic? Whatever the case you should have it looked at. It should not be able to be turned on and not light or if not lit soon enough it should have a safety shutoff. You were very fortunate. Don't trust to chance again, it might go the other way.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #11 January 16, 2007 QuoteDo you have pilot lights on your stove or is it electronic? Whatever the case you should have it looked at. It should not be able to be turned on and not light or if not lit soon enough it should have a safety shutoff. You were very fortunate. Don't trust to chance again, it might go the other way. I don't remember any gas stoves having this kind of auto shut off.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #12 January 16, 2007 Eeeek! more incentive to stop smoking? ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VectorBoy 0 #13 January 16, 2007 Blowing up takes an almost perfect percentage of Gas to air ratio. More insidiously dangerous and more common probability of Death by gas inhalation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sharimcm 0 #14 January 16, 2007 Quote I am glad I didn't blow up either. That would really not make my day, you know? Ciels- Michele I think that would tend to blow... Yes, that pun was intended, even though it was in poor taste... But, like I said, you were damn lucky! You should have played the lottery that night! I used to live in a house with gas appliances, but also had a carbon monoxide tester in two rooms (one next to the kitchen). The first time it went off, it was sort of a wake up call to check the appliances (and the fireplace) before heading for bed. Along with a small space heater, I'd check into an alarm if you don't have one. It could mean life or death... And, I would prefer the living part. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #15 January 16, 2007 Glad you and the cats are ok. Be careful girl!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Thunderbow 1 #16 January 16, 2007 I know furnaces have a probe (can't think of the correct name) that has to stay hot from the pilot light or it shuts off the main valve to the furnace. Same with gas water heaters. Haven't had a gas stove in a long time.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydemon2 0 #17 January 16, 2007 Most stovetop are manual just turn them on, if the gas doesnt light, it just keeps coming out. Ovens are different they have a safety.Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #18 January 16, 2007 QuoteI know furnaces have a probe (can't think of the correct name) that has to stay hot from the pilot light or it shuts off the main valve to the furnace. Same with gas water heaters. Haven't had a gas stove in a long time. A pilot light on furnaces and water heaters will have such a safety device, but the valve controlling the flow of gas to the burner (not a pilot) does not. At least every gas stove I looked at a few years ago didn't.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #19 January 16, 2007 I don't think it does, Thunderbow. Just to be on the safe side, I've left a message with the gas company's emergency line, and they'll be calling back tomorrow (since it's not really an emergency). Everything is fine now, I just want to get things looked over. And yes, Vectorboy, gas inhalation was the more likely end...seeing as Simon the wondercat was already affected, and apparently I was, too...good thing I didn't go to sleep but checked it out, you know? Otherwise, I'd be dead... Karen, you're right - I'm on a lucky streak right now. That will end tomorrow, with the chemistry test, but it's been a delightful ride while it's lasted. LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #20 January 16, 2007 I don't understand what there is to check out. You saw that the valve had been turned on. Where's the mystery. I don't mean to minimize what almost happened to you, but I can't understand the desire to have someone check it out. I could understand a desire to get rid of the gas stove for an electric one.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #21 January 16, 2007 As I read your post, I was thinking you had signs of CO, nauseous, headachy. Please be kind to yourself (and all of your admirers here on DZ) and spend a few dollars for a carbon monoxide detector. If you burn dinosaurs, tree's, or anything, you really should have a CO detector. Seakev might be able to add a few reasons why you really want to have a CO detector. Really, it's more fun to go scuba diving in the water, than in a chamber. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 January 16, 2007 Jeez girl, what am I going to do with you??!!! Not quite old enough for an assisted living type of situation but still.... This is NOT the way to get out of school!! PS. Glad your OK! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #23 January 16, 2007 First off - glad you're ok!!! Secondly - may I recommend this and this?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #24 January 16, 2007 QuoteAs I read your post, I was thinking you had signs of CO, nauseous, headachy. Please be kind to yourself (and all of your admirers here on DZ) and spend a few dollars for a carbon monoxide detector. If you burn dinosaurs, tree's, or anything, you really should have a CO detector. Why would a propane or natural gas leak cause symptoms of CO exposure and how would a CO detector warn someone of such a leak? In such cases, I believe it's the fuel itself that's most dangerous, not the byproducts of combustion. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #25 January 16, 2007 We have a CO detector that also senses flammable gases, got it at home depot and it works really well, it went off once when we had a gas leak at the water heater.Fly it like you stole it! 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Thunderbow 1 #10 January 16, 2007 Do you have pilot lights on your stove or is it electronic? Whatever the case you should have it looked at. It should not be able to be turned on and not light or if not lit soon enough it should have a safety shutoff. You were very fortunate. Don't trust to chance again, it might go the other way.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #11 January 16, 2007 QuoteDo you have pilot lights on your stove or is it electronic? Whatever the case you should have it looked at. It should not be able to be turned on and not light or if not lit soon enough it should have a safety shutoff. You were very fortunate. Don't trust to chance again, it might go the other way. I don't remember any gas stoves having this kind of auto shut off.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #12 January 16, 2007 Eeeek! more incentive to stop smoking? ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #13 January 16, 2007 Blowing up takes an almost perfect percentage of Gas to air ratio. More insidiously dangerous and more common probability of Death by gas inhalation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #14 January 16, 2007 Quote I am glad I didn't blow up either. That would really not make my day, you know? Ciels- Michele I think that would tend to blow... Yes, that pun was intended, even though it was in poor taste... But, like I said, you were damn lucky! You should have played the lottery that night! I used to live in a house with gas appliances, but also had a carbon monoxide tester in two rooms (one next to the kitchen). The first time it went off, it was sort of a wake up call to check the appliances (and the fireplace) before heading for bed. Along with a small space heater, I'd check into an alarm if you don't have one. It could mean life or death... And, I would prefer the living part. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 January 16, 2007 Glad you and the cats are ok. Be careful girl!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #16 January 16, 2007 I know furnaces have a probe (can't think of the correct name) that has to stay hot from the pilot light or it shuts off the main valve to the furnace. Same with gas water heaters. Haven't had a gas stove in a long time.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #17 January 16, 2007 Most stovetop are manual just turn them on, if the gas doesnt light, it just keeps coming out. Ovens are different they have a safety.Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #18 January 16, 2007 QuoteI know furnaces have a probe (can't think of the correct name) that has to stay hot from the pilot light or it shuts off the main valve to the furnace. Same with gas water heaters. Haven't had a gas stove in a long time. A pilot light on furnaces and water heaters will have such a safety device, but the valve controlling the flow of gas to the burner (not a pilot) does not. At least every gas stove I looked at a few years ago didn't.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #19 January 16, 2007 I don't think it does, Thunderbow. Just to be on the safe side, I've left a message with the gas company's emergency line, and they'll be calling back tomorrow (since it's not really an emergency). Everything is fine now, I just want to get things looked over. And yes, Vectorboy, gas inhalation was the more likely end...seeing as Simon the wondercat was already affected, and apparently I was, too...good thing I didn't go to sleep but checked it out, you know? Otherwise, I'd be dead... Karen, you're right - I'm on a lucky streak right now. That will end tomorrow, with the chemistry test, but it's been a delightful ride while it's lasted. LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #20 January 16, 2007 I don't understand what there is to check out. You saw that the valve had been turned on. Where's the mystery. I don't mean to minimize what almost happened to you, but I can't understand the desire to have someone check it out. I could understand a desire to get rid of the gas stove for an electric one.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #21 January 16, 2007 As I read your post, I was thinking you had signs of CO, nauseous, headachy. Please be kind to yourself (and all of your admirers here on DZ) and spend a few dollars for a carbon monoxide detector. If you burn dinosaurs, tree's, or anything, you really should have a CO detector. Seakev might be able to add a few reasons why you really want to have a CO detector. Really, it's more fun to go scuba diving in the water, than in a chamber. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 January 16, 2007 Jeez girl, what am I going to do with you??!!! Not quite old enough for an assisted living type of situation but still.... This is NOT the way to get out of school!! PS. Glad your OK! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 January 16, 2007 First off - glad you're ok!!! Secondly - may I recommend this and this?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #24 January 16, 2007 QuoteAs I read your post, I was thinking you had signs of CO, nauseous, headachy. Please be kind to yourself (and all of your admirers here on DZ) and spend a few dollars for a carbon monoxide detector. If you burn dinosaurs, tree's, or anything, you really should have a CO detector. Why would a propane or natural gas leak cause symptoms of CO exposure and how would a CO detector warn someone of such a leak? In such cases, I believe it's the fuel itself that's most dangerous, not the byproducts of combustion. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #25 January 16, 2007 We have a CO detector that also senses flammable gases, got it at home depot and it works really well, it went off once when we had a gas leak at the water heater.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
