Heatwave Impacts on Alarm Systems

What are the dangers of a Heatwave?

Heatwaves can happen within a matter of days and leave all around under-prepared for them. Summer weather presents a lot of challenges for all. Being hot and dry simultaneously, the lack of moisture in the air becomes an issue. These external factors cause dust and other small particles to fly easily and create potential build-ups. This means that alarm systems experience many consequences from this rapidly changing weather. Outdoor devices are especially prone to this. Many are not able to adapt to higher temperatures. This is especially relevant for older models that can tend to overheat rapidly. Moreover, lights and tones can attract insects and other smaller animals. They are more prone to come out during warmer weather and may amass over the devices and create issues. These factors may all individually or collectively impact the efficiency of your outdoor systems.

How to take appropriate precautions?

There are precautions one can take in order to minimise damages. Doing so ensures the alarm systems remain as reliable as possible. Cleaning your devices regularly is essential to avoid buildups of dust and webs. Doing so also ensures you remain aware of the state of your components as much as possible. This allows to react rapidly in the case of an emergency. Using bug repellant is also useful to minimise useless amassing. It is still important to know that certain alarm systems will be more prone than others to damage in various weather changes such as a heatwave. Older models or poor-quality equipment may easily break down and cause many long-term issues. Users can avoid this by purchasing systems that are weatherproof and of proven quality.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

The nature of the devices allow them to function both indoors and outdoors. Various components allow for different uses, in order to adapt to your growing needs. Being high quality, users can place them where needed, as well as relocate them if necessary. It is also possible to add or remove components to ensure flexibility and modularity at all times. Hazavoid prides itself on being a cost-efficient brand with premium quality. Our systems are weatherproof to always ensure your mass communication needs are met.

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