02-12-2018, 08:13 PM
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I have a combi boiler - in my garage, which is attached to the house and has a connecting door. My sense of smell is excellent and there are times when I'm sure I can smell smoke or fumes in the garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm and a smoke alarm very close to the boiler and there's always a small draught from under the garage door. But if I could smell that inside my home, I would be extremely worried.You must make sure you have some ventilation fairly close to the boiler - and get those alarms.
02-12-2018, 10:04 PM
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Floydy your symptoms are akin to what's known as "cabin cough" on cruise ships.Grab a small hand towel, soak it with water, squeeze out most of the water so it won't drip.
Hang the damp towel on a coat hanger and hang it somewhere near your bed. It will make a big difference.
I too am suffering very dry throat during the nights at the moment resulting in coughing and it also coincided with central heating which in our case we have programmed to come on early in the morning.
The towel trick has always been useful.
ETA:
I am also a believer that we should always have one bedroom window slightly open to allow fresh air to enter and circulate. Important for health.
02-12-2018, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Missy
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Floyd, get some radiator humidifiers. Cheap enough, all different designs and materials, but basically you fill with water, hang over the rads and the water evaporates into the air adding much needed moistureI too can abide central heating
I'll look into it, thanks 
02-12-2018, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Realist
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Floydy your symptoms are akin to what's known as "cabin cough" on cruise ships. Grab a small hand towel, soak it with water, squeeze out most of the water so it won't drip.
Hang the damp towel on a coat hanger and hang it somewhere near your bed. It will make a big difference.
I too am suffering very dry throat during the nights at the moment resulting in coughing and it also coincided with central heating which in our case we have programmed to come on early in the morning.
The towel trick has always been useful.
ETA:
I am also a believer that we should always have one bedroom window slightly open to allow fresh air to enter and circulate. Important for health.
Sounds good too, and it looks like you've actually done that from experience rather than from an internet idea
I will give it a go in the morning.Leaving a window open though wouldn't be possible as I mentioned earlier. Too much daytime noise.
02-12-2018, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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I have a combi boiler - in my garage, which is attached to the house and has a connecting door. My sense of smell is excellent and there are times when I'm sure I can smell smoke or fumes in the garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm and a smoke alarm very close to the boiler and there's always a small draught from under the garage door. But if I could smell that inside my home, I would be extremely worried. You must make sure you have some ventilation fairly close to the boiler - and get those alarms.
03-12-2018, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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I need to recheck the instructions for mine in that case Mups. I have mine on top of the boiler. Thanks.See how helpful this forum can be.
Here you go Dongle, I found this from the "Which" magazine.
Where to install your carbon monoxide detector
Fit your alarm high-up in the same room as the potential source of carbon monoxide, around 15cm from the ceiling and at least one metre away from boilers, cookers and fires. But make sure it’s not directly above a source of heat or steam. It doesn't need to be fixed to a wall, and a shelf is often suitable.
Read more: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/carb...xide-detectors - Which?
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