Carbon Monoxide and Lawnmowers

[drake4871]

Would a lawn mower produce enough carbon monoxide? And how long would it take for a room the size of a shed to be lethal? Naturally this depends on the lawnmower and the size of the shed. But I'm wondering if anyone has done any research on this

 

[fightingsioux]

Would a lawn mower produce enough carbon monoxide? And how long would it take for a room the size of a shed to be lethal? Naturally this depends on the lawnmower and the size of the shed. But I'm wondering if anyone has done any research on this

Devoted couple died in suicide pact

A devoted couple died hand-in-hand after making a suicide pact, an inquest heard yesterday.

www.theguardian.com

Worker Dies While Using Lawn Mower for Warmth (Published 2011)

The death of Jorge Perez, a landscape worker, and his cousin’s injury were probably the result of carbon monoxide poisoning after he started a lawn mower for its heat.

www.nytimes.com

 

[SugarbushMtn]

Would be a tough way to go, very noxious irritating stuff coming out of a running mower, besides CO.

 

[sooverallthingslife]

Would be a tough way to go, very noxious irritating stuff coming out of a running mower, besides CO.

It's really not that bad if you actually like the smell of gas. It may be a bit irritating to membranes but in theory you'd pass out within a few minutes and then it shouldn't be a problem.
Or at least I hope!!

 

[TheGoodGuy]

It's really not that bad if you actually like the smell of gas. It may be a bit irritating to membranes but in theory you'd pass out within a few minutes and then it shouldn't be a problem.
Or at least I hope!!

I was thinking the same I actually like that smell of gasoline.

 

[sooverallthingslife]

I was thinking the same I actually like that smell of gasoline.

I started my generator this morning to make sure it's gonna run for my CTB. Only ran for about 25 seconds and I felt dizzy. So maybe

 

[Farmmaa]

Would be a tough way to go, very noxious irritating stuff coming out of a running mower, besides CO.

I've spent the past 20 years operating gas powered landscape equipment and actually quite like the smell

 

[SugarbushMtn]

My concern is how long you will have to endure breathing the exhaust before you pass out. Might be a while.

 

[V0latile]

I thought you were going to want to pass out from CO and then be run over by the lawnmower lol

 

[SinisterKid]

Size of room and engine size and fuel type will dictate how long it would take. The exhaust is not pure CO, there are other substances as well like CO2, Nitrogen and water vapour amongst them. CO is a product of incomplete combustion, which does not take place in a running engine to any great extent, so the actual amounts of CO will be quite low in PPM. So its more likely you will die from oxygen starvation rather than CO poisoning. Its important to recognise the differences in the two.

 

[drake4871]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll just stick with charcoal then and keep this as a backup

 

[enlightened_suicide]

I think this might be a new method I will try, I have tried using my car in the past but failed.
So I think I'm just gonna fill up my moped and Mower with full tanks of gas and drink a fifth in the meantime
while the smoke fills the shed and I pass out.

 

[awfullife]

Some folks in the past have reported significant burning in their eyes from this method as well as using a generator. Might need some goggles.