Smoke Detector - Best invention of the last two decades? Born in 1969, the smoke detector was recently voted the best invention of the last two decades ahead of mobile phones, microwave ovens and must-have gadgets like digital cameras. The device could save lives is praised for its ability to detect early signs of fire.
Although laudable smoke detector does not go far enough and could be even more effective.
What happens if a fire starts when no one is home?
It goes without saying that smoke detectors save lives, it is likely that all property be it a home or work, should have one. smoke detectors are indeed essential in battle to protect against fire hazards. That said, my main concern is that 60% of fires occur when the property is empty, which means that the smoke detector is only effective if people are actually at home or at work. In essence, this means that smoke detectors are only effective 40% of the time, though, offers peace of mind, do not stop the fire from entering because there is nobody to hear and take appropriate action.
We all know that fire kills, we also know that 40% of businesses that are destroyed by fire never reopen. The question is not always about saving lives but saving someone's home or a business. Fire affects us all in one way or another, which makes everyone's problem prevention. Raises the question why can not we look for ways to make the smoke detector 100% effective regardless of whether the building is full of empty people? I think we have now reached a stage in the development of fire prevention and security where we have the power and technology to make a bigger difference.
When a smoke detector alarm sounds inside a building and you are now, you can hear his voice shrill. A passerby walks in front of your property while you will not hear your smoke alarm through the closed windows and double-glazing, and if a fire breaks out while you're away, it may be too late. What is needed is a device that recognizes all of your alarm sounds, if that is your lock, smoke detector or alarm carbon monoxide . Once the alarm is activated, it should alert the keyring immediately to enable them to cope with the situation before the fire takes hold.
If the smoke detector alarms were followed, as many alarm systems today, it would mean the device is effective at 100% rather than 40%. If smoke detectors can save homes and businesses and their lives, they would probably be the best invention to date, by far.
Posted on August 16, 2010.
