Environmental Sensors that Tie into Your Home or Business Alarm System
Current security systems have the ability to not only provide safety for residents, but they can also give you peace-of-mind with the installation of environmental sensors that can be configured to monitor for flood conditions or temperature fluctuations in a home or business.
Water Detectors
Atronic Alarms offers water detection devices that can be placed near a problem area and alert the monitoring station if there is a flood or other water leak. These are also referred to as "waterbugs."
The Waterbug triggers an alarm when a film of water forms a bridge between the two contacts on the device. The waterbug does not trip due to condensation and humidity.
The recommended use for waterbugs are in vacation homes, basement sump pumps, commercial buildings, offices and computer areas, greenhouses and animal buildings, and all other drain areas.
Temperature Sensors
Temperature sensors are used to alert the monitoring company if the temperature goes above or below certain degrees. These are useful to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting, causing major damage and expense. There are also sensors used specifically for freezers, wine cellars, computer or equipment rooms and other areas where maintaining a constant temperature is crucial.
Environmental Facts and Figures
- Nearly one-third (31 percent) of homeowners have experienced a water damage loss caused by a roof leak.
- Burst water pipes account for nealy 20 percent of water damage.
- 41 percent of vacation homeowners do not shut off the water and drain pipes when closing up dwellings at the end of the season.
- Nearly 97 percent of homeowners have not installed a moisture or water detection system.
- Nearly 40 percent of homeowners leaving their homes for vacation turn down the heat during cold weather months to less than 60 degrees.
