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Fire sprinkler systems sound like a great home addition in theory, but in practice, major issues dampen any interest. They require large water tanks that often don’t have room in homes, major remodeling that may not always be possible, and when they detect a fire, the waste is disposed of. Lots of water in the house It tends to cause irreversible damage to wood, furniture, drywall, carpet, and art.
British technology company Plumis is introducing a new option for American homes that addresses all those concerns for people who… Want more fire safety?. The system is called AutomistWe tested it at the Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Exhibition. In short, we’ve never seen anything like it before.
Automist is designed to be accurate, without the need for water tanks.
Instead of overhead sprayers attached to a large tank, Automist uses precision metal panels, about the size of a large light switch, that are customizable in colors and finishes. when Smoke detector connected When a fire is sensed, the panels flip over to reveal the misting nozzle. The mister connects directly to your existing plumbing, so there is no need for an additional tank anywhere.
Automist uses thermal imaging to pinpoint the source of the fire to more accurately deploy fog, while adjusting the angle of the nozzles to match the threat, Plomis says. The company reports that its research shows that Automist can activate up to 14 times faster than traditional fire sprinkler systems.
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Automist requires custom design, but is made to avoid water damage.
For those who are concerned about their property being fogged, Plumis says Automist only uses about 10% of the water that a standard sprinkler system does. Ideally, this is enough to clean with a mop and dehumidifier without causing permanent damage to the material, while preventing the spread of fire.
I have seen Fire detection systems are growing Smarter in recent years, including Amnesty International Technologies like Arlo It can automatically detect growing flames before smoke detectors do. But this is the first time I’ve seen a system that penetrates household pipes and uses thermal imaging to pinpoint the location of a fire. This is quite the complete setup for those who are very concerned about what a fire could do to their home.
Bloomis told us that Automist can work especially well in places like historic homes that need extra protection, or areas exposed to freezing weather and earthquakes (the misters are kept without water until they’re activated). However, if you want an Automist system for your home, it’s best to wait until you remodel, as it will have to be customized to fit your home. Bloomis didn’t mention any prices, but that could get expensive quickly.