1. How dangerous is it to close the door and turn on the air conditioner to eat hot pot?
Recently, the news of carbon monoxide poisoning in hot pot has appeared frequently, which makes people have to worry. So, is it really dangerous to eat hot pot in a relatively closed box? A few days ago, I made such a survey on the program.
In the experiment, the mice were first placed in a ventilated room and cooked with hot pot. The mouse was very excited and lively, and then closed the room door to create a closed environment. Before long, mice fainted one after another. The reason is very simple, that is, carbon monoxide poisoning is more likely in a closed environment. Everyone must be careful when eating hot pot.
Second, why can't I blow the air conditioner to eat hot pot?
The consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning are very serious. In fact, in the above incidents, although air conditioning is not the culprit, it has played a role in fueling the situation.
As we all know, a hot pot with an open flame will release a lot of carbon monoxide during combustion. When the hot pot restaurant turns on the air conditioner, the doors and windows are usually closed, so that the room is in a relatively closed environment and the air cannot circulate. At this time, carbon monoxide will be inhaled by the human body, causing poisoning and even death in severe cases. Similarly, the use of gas water heaters will also produce carbon monoxide indoors. If there is something wrong with the exhaust system, it is also very risky not to open the window for ventilation after use and close the doors and windows for a long time to use air conditioning. It is worth noting that although some air conditioners have air exchange buttons on their remote controls, the air exchange function needs to be equipped with independent devices, similar to the fresh air system, so the air exchange function is invalid and only indoor air circulation can be realized.
Third, the correct way to eat air-conditioned hot pot should be like this.
If you eat hot pot at home, the best way is not to use open flames such as gas stoves, let alone charcoal fires. Instead, you should use products without open flames, such as induction cookers or electric hot pots. These products work in different ways and do not produce carbon monoxide during use. So there is no danger in eating hot pot and turning on the air conditioner. If you eat hot pot in a hot pot restaurant, which uses an open flame similar to a liquefied gas stove, you should be vigilant. Especially when dining in a private room, if there are windows in the private room, you should open the air conditioner and open the window for ventilation. For a completely closed room without windows, it is better to stay away from it and choose to eat in the lobby to ensure safety. You know how to eat hot pot correctly.