Wireless Natural Gas Detectors
There are many uses for natural gas. The substance is an abundant natural resource, and society has certainly put it to good use. The substance is used in both residential and commercial applications as a reliable power source. It is frequently used for electricity, and many heating systems rely on natural gas. People also use natural gas to heat water, cook food and do their laundry. There are even some commercial vehicles that use natural gas as a power supply. Its excellent versatility and safe function have helped to make natural gas a very popular source of energy.
The frequent usage of natural gas also means that leaks are rather common. A leak can occur due to damaged pipes, loose fittings or other accidents. Even if you take precaution against natural gas leaks, there is still the possibility that one might occur. That is why you will want natural gas detectors to let you know about these problems. Although natural gas is non-toxic, it is highly flammable. A fire or explosion can occur if the leak is exposed to a flame or spark.
The easiest way to detect a natural gas leak is the distinct smell. Natural gas suppliers add sulphur to natural gas to help building occupants identify leaks. Sulphur gives the gas a "rotten eggs" smell that is easy to notice. As a result, most natural gas leaks are detected before any serious problems occur. But if one happens while you are away, then you will need a natural gas detector to alert your alarm system. You can then receive an alert about the problem from an interactive service platform like Alarm.com or Total Connect 2.0. These alerts can be sent through text message and/or email. Once you receive an alert, you will know to take appropriate action.
Natural gas leaks are something to address very quickly. Although natural gas exposure isn't as dangerous as exposure to carbon monoxide gas, the substance can still cause physical symptoms. Some symptoms of natural gas exposure include headaches, dizziness, nausea, eye and throat irritation, fatigue, breathing issues and more. Please note that a natural gas leak does not usually warrant the dispatch of emergency services. But you should still address the problem as soon as possible.
Wireless natural gas detectors are enrolled with systems wirelessly. The system will need a wireless receiver that accepts the RF signals sent out by the wireless natural gas detectors. You should determine what wireless frequency the sensors communicate at. This will allow you to determine if the sensors are compatible with your system. Some of the most popular wireless frequencies used with alarm systems include 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, 433 MHz and 915 MHz.