Method Finally got Malawi 2 tent - Testing CO method.

[CrownRoyal]

I tried testing the CO method prior in my bathroom, but it did not reach a high enough ppm, likely because it is a somewhat larger space and there is a vent. I thought if I covered it and it was turned off that it would be okay, but it was not.

Finally I got the Malawi 2 tent, which was recommended on this forum due to it having a 3000 hydrostatic rating and fewer vent holes. I got some plastic sheets from an arts and crafts store and some duct tape and will seal the vents. I have a carbon monoxide detector which I purchased off amazon that measures up to 5000 ppm. I will be using a charcoal chimney and some Kingsford briquettes which I will light up until they turn white, then I will transfer it to a small portable bbq grill Masterchef brand. I will bring the grill into the tent and wait for the CO to build for 45 minutes until I open it to measure the CO levels.
It is my hopes that this will be a high enough CO concentration to be lethal so that when I am ready I can do the method flawlessly. It was a pain to get this tent in Canada so I am happy I finally got it.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

I will bring the grill into the tent and wait for the CO to build for 45 minutes until I open it to measure the CO levels.

I'd suggest to place the CO meter inside the tent before you put the grill with coals inside. This way you can also see how fast CO builds up and when 5000ppm and more are reached. You will also be able to check how long lethal concentrations of CO remain and as a result how good you sealed your tent. By opening the tent to put the CO meter inside they concentration of CO will drop.

If you cannot see the CO meter you might consider filming it with a camera and keep in mind that CO is a little bit lighter than air - the concentration will be higher near the ceiling rather than the bottom of the tent - anyway the tent is rather small and should be filled easily with enough CO.

Thanks for sharing your results.

 

[ChaseTheSun]

I tried testing the CO method prior in my bathroom, but it did not reach a high enough ppm, likely because it is a somewhat larger space and there is a vent. I thought if I covered it and it was turned off that it would be okay, but it was not.

Finally I got the Malawi 2 tent, which was recommended on this forum due to it having a 3000 hydrostatic rating and fewer vent holes. I got some plastic sheets from an arts and crafts store and some duct tape and will seal the vents. I have a carbon monoxide detector which I purchased off amazon that measures up to 5000 ppm. I will be using a charcoal chimney and some Kingsford briquettes which I will light up until they turn white, then I will transfer it to a small portable bbq grill Masterchef brand. I will bring the grill into the tent and wait for the CO to build for 45 minutes until I open it to measure the CO levels.
It is my hopes that this will be a high enough CO concentration to be lethal so that when I am ready I can do the method flawlessly. It was a pain to get this tent in Canada so I am happy I finally got it.

I have a question about the CO detector.
Can this device display the CO concentration over time or does it only display CO concentration at the exact moment.