Environmental Monitoring

Throughout my entire life, I have been absolutely amazed by the power of the natural elements. The constant cracking and snapping of iced over tree branches in the aftermath of the 2012 Pacific Northwest Snowstorm served as a testament to the destructiveness of the area’s elements. Unfortunately, the inevitable awe experienced by many of the region’s residents during the storm was also transformed into disappointment and hardship as pipes froze and burst in many homes and small businesses leading to thousands of dollars in repairs.

The good news is that there are ways to prevent frozen and broken pipes in both your home and office building. Some quick tips found on Security Sales & Integration’s website include:

-Wrapping some form of insulation around exposed pipes.
-Insulate areas around vulnerable pipes, exposed or not, as well.
-Let water trickle out of faucets while you are not using them in order to keep the water from remaining stagnant within the pipe.
-Expose pipes to warmer air by opening cabinets.

All of these approaches are great for preventing a pipe freeze and potential burst, yet they are not fail-proof. Even if you implement all of these solutions, it can be very hard to tell whether or not they are working until it is too late. Environmental monitoring can do this, however. With the application of temperature sensors and other devices, you can be informed of potential hazards and threats before they become a reality. This allows you enough time to initiate proper measures to address them.