A heat detector is a small device that detects changes in the temperature. Generally, heat detectors only set off alarms when the temperature gets too hot, not cold, thus the term heat detector. In some ways, a heat detector is like a smoke detector in that it can alert you to a fire. However, a [...]
It’s hard to miss the dire news lately. Carbon emissions from the world’s industrialized countries are leading to global warming. Global warming is causing wacky and insane weather that causes crops to fail, the polar ice caps to melt, and species to face extinction. The news seems grim. But luckily, there are many ways to [...]
A water alarm is a device that gives off an audible alarm in case of a water leak. There are many applications of a water alarm; wherever there is a chance of water being leaked, a water alarm can give advance indication of the problem. It can be used in basements and garages and in [...]
One of the greatest innovations in fire safety has been the development of the home fire alarm. This inexpensive, compact and easy to install device has saved many lives over the years. Installation of alarms in the home is strongly recommended by fire departments, and has even been made mandatory for new homes in some [...]
Installing a smoke alarm in your home may be one of the most important things you can ever do to increase your safety. A smoke alarm is a small, usually white round device that you mount on your ceiling or high up on the wall. When a smoke alarm detects smoke, it lets out a [...]
A fire extinguisher is a device used to put out and control small fires. These instruments are great to have in the home, car and in the office. There are two different types of fire extinguishers; there is a stored pressure and a generated pressure extinguisher. The difference is with a stored pressure fire extinguisher; [...]
If you live in an area that deals with frequent flooding or have basement pipes that have a tendency to burst and flood your basement, you may want to invest in a flood alarm. There are several different styles of flood alarms, but all do basically the same thing: make a lot of noise when [...]
With a rise in residential crime, it is only understandable that there in an increasing demand for home safety products today. Several products are being designed specifically for use within homes, some of which are completely automated and will also call the local law enforcement agencies in case there has been some kind of a [...]
Inhaling carbon monoxide can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Once you are affected by the toxic gas, you will be sick and reach the point where you might need hospitalization. The worst effect that carbon monoxide could bring is death. In the United States alone, it was recorded that it is one of the leading [...]