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Smoke is a collection of airborne particulates and gases emitted when a material undergoes combustion or pyrolysis, together with the quantity of air that is entrained or otherwise mixed into the mass. It is commonly an unwanted by-product of fires (including stoves, candles, internal combustion engines, oil lamps, and fireplaces), but may also be used for pest control (fumigation), communication (smoke signals), defensive and offensive capabilities in the military (smoke screen), cooking, or smoking (tobacco, cannabis, etc.). It is used in rituals where incense, sage, or resin is burned to produce a smell for spiritual or magical purposes. It can also be a flavoring agent and preservative.

Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in victims of indoor fires. The smoke kills by a combination of thermal damage, poisoning and pulmonary irritation caused by carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and other combustion products.
Smoke is an aerosol (or mist) of solid particles and liquid droplets that are close to the ideal range of sizes for Mie scattering of visible light.

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  1. J

    Does anyone know why an Riello RDB boiler would start pluming black smoke?

    Does anyone know why an Riello RDB boiler would suddenly start pluming black smoke? Does it have anything to do with the needle valve in the fuel pump?
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  2. MikeJhn

    Hard smoke pump Case

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  3. CorgiDirect

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  4. N

    Shmooooooowkin

    Was out tonight to help a mate shift some carp for a pending house move. Was late so unleashed the ponies. Then..... Shmooooooowkin... My van resembled a ww2 destroyer smoke screen out the rear mirror. Black acrid smoke followed by a deep tap tap tap tap and upon lifting the bonnet of my ford...
  5. Aquaplumber108

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    Hello there, I've heard some rumors that to work as gas safe register you have to pay something like 5000 pounds a year or so just for the license...Is it true or not?
  6. C

    Mates boiler spilling and British Gas say it's fine

    Check this out guys. My mate rents a house, he sent me these photos to which I said it needs cutting off and replacing, but British gas have come round and said it's fine....
  7. L

    dont smoke in you van :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Z9M7MU_LM
  8. R

    co and smoke alarms 10/10/2015

    anyone got further details that are set in stone and not 'drafts' of the new law changes for detectors in rented accomodation plz? a landlord of mine has just asked if they need to be hard wired in?:smartass: discuzz why not?
  9. Riley

    What is the deal with carbon monoxide and Smoke alarms

    Good morning all I have been tasked by one of my letting agents to ensure that their properties are all compliant with Septembers(?) regulation changes with regard to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms being fitted in letting properties. My understanding was a minimum of two smoke alarms...
  10. B

    Smoke pellets

    Just bought some cheap smoke pellets and they are in g not m3 has anyone got chart what tells what g is in m3
  11. T

    Smoke Pellets?

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  12. M

    Gas fire/flue test?

    Hi all. As you all know I'm currently doing my ACS training and have asked the question on whether when servicing an existing fire, do you carry out a smoke match test whilst the fire is still in place or not? I don't think I've been given the answer to be honest.
  13. G

    Tigerloop Problem.

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  14. B

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  15. T

    Need a Smoke Pump (oil)

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  16. D

    Lost - Smoke Density Chart

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  17. B

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  18. G

    Ecoflam minor 1 black smoke

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  19. S

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    Hi guys, its been....some time since my last confession... Ok, just got myself onto the register woo hoo! Before I go out buying all sorts can anyone give advice on new non plumbing stuff, best gas flue analyser? Paperwork, books etc? All advise welcome.thanks in advance.
  20. Keefy

    Halogen ovens: Effects on open flued gas appliances?

    I've just popped something in my halogen oven and stood at my kitchen window to have a cigarette, exactly 3 metres away, and noticed the heat shimmer from the morning sun (can see the shadows against my wall tiles) being pulled in through the open window. I then noticed the cigarette smoke...
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