This page shows FTLD in action monitoring a 28ft. X 68 ft. Storage Facility. The temperature information shown below was recorded using computer based instrumentation.

With FTLD now available, Whether your storing paper, petroleum, horses, foodstuffs or other valuables, FTLD will provide you with the temperature information you need to sound a rising temperature alarm, giving you the earliest possible warning - There very well may be time to investigate the situation and correct the problem before extinguishing action, which is often as costly as fire.

Results

This chart shows the response of FTLD in action. The red line represents the response of 235ft. (71.6m) of FTLD. The blue/green lines represent single point thermocouples placed along the ceiling. The black line represents the room ambient temperature (thermostat).

From these results we can see that FTLD responds equal to, or slightly higher than, the conventional, single-point (exposed junction) thermocouples spread out along the ceiling. It is interesting to note that the T/Cs #1 and #2 are actually closer to the heat source than any part of the FTLD circuit.

In this particular application the thermostat showed an increase in temperature of only 4°F, which may be a normal occurrence. FTLD, however, with an early warning alarm set at 97°F (as selected by the user), alerts the user that a problem definitely exists. The user, with this knowledge, could investigate and correct the problem before serious damage is done.