{"id":1350,"date":"2012-07-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2015-11-02T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2015-11-02T20:51:59","slug":"take-the-surprise-out-of-power-outages-with-a-power-failure-alarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/take-the-surprise-out-of-power-outages-with-a-power-failure-alarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the Surprise out of Power Outages with a Power Failure Alarm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em><br \/>\nWhy Do You Need a Power Failure Alarm?<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Why would someone need a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">power failure alarm<\/a><\/strong> to notify them that the electricity is out, you may wonder. After all, isn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t it pretty obvious when there is a power outage &#8212; the lights go out, the TV doesn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work, and the kids can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t play their video games \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 right?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In most instances, it is pretty obvious when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a power outage, unless (a) you aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t home when it occurs, or (b) you are asleep, or (c) only one circuit is affected (and inevitably it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s the refrigerator!).<\/p>\n<p>For those kinds of power outages, or for blackouts that happen at your vacant vacation house, a power failure alarm is a sure-fire device to receive immediate notifications. And in the summer when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an increase in power outages caused by severe weather, a power failure alarm is a good investment to protect your home and family.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6211\" title=\"A power failure alarm takes the surprise out of power outages.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Lightning_NOAA.jpg\" alt=\"power outage alarm\" width=\"361\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><em>Types of Power Failure Alarms: Local and Call-Out<\/em><\/h2>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Local Alert Alarms<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Local alert power failure alarms siren, buzz and\/or flash a light in the event of a power failure. The noise is loud and designed to alert anyone inside the house. Here are two popular types of <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-216-local-alerts.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-216-local-alerts.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">local alert power failure alarms<\/a><\/strong>. Each serves a different purpose and both are relatively inexpensive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6181-reliance-controls-thp207-powerout-power-failure-alarm-led-safety-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6181-reliance-controls-thp207-powerout-power-failure-alarm-led-safety-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"When the power fails, the PowerOUT! illuminates three ultra-bright LEDs to provide safety lighting.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/6181_2_.jpg\" alt=\"Reliance Controls THP207 PowerOUT! Power Failure Alarm &amp; LED Safety Light\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Home Safety Lighting<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 This type of power failure alarm plugs into an electrical outlet and lights up when the power goes out, illuminating hallways or rooms and making it safer for family to navigate the dark house. Some models, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6181-reliance-controls-thp207-powerout-power-failure-alarm-led-safety-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6181-reliance-controls-thp207-powerout-power-failure-alarm-led-safety-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">PowerOUT! Power failure alarm<\/a><\/strong>, also sound an optional audible alarm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Failed Circuit Alarm &#8212; <\/strong>This type of local alert alarm notifies you when a circuit has tripped out on a particular appliance, like a refrigerator, freezer, heater or water pump. One model emits a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7066-power-failure-alarm-failed-circuit-alarm.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7066-power-failure-alarm-failed-circuit-alarm.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">loud 85 to 90 dB buzzer<\/a><\/strong> and works well for midnight power outage alerts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Call-out Alarms<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>A call-out power failure alarm contacts you by phone when the power goes out. You program the phone numbers it dials. The major advantage of a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">call-out alarm<\/a><\/strong> is that you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll be notified of power outages when you are away from the house, making it an especially handy device for vacation homeowners and frequent travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Call-out alarms are typically multi-functional and will alert for other conditions (in addition to power failures) such as temperature extremes. Prices vary based on functionality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; display: inline;\" title=\"The Intermediate FreezeAlarm allows you to Allows you to call in to check the current temperature, power status and even remotely program the unit.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/large\/control_products_FA-I-CCA.jpg\" alt=\"Intermediate FreezeAlarm\" width=\"198\" height=\"168\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><strong>Basic<\/strong> &#8212; For less than $120, you can get a basic call-out alarm that dials up to three phone numbers. One reliable model &#8212; sold under the name <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Intermediate FreezeAlarm<\/a><\/strong> &#8212; monitors for three emergency conditions: power failure, freezing temperatures and excessively hot temperatures. It also has a feature that allows you to call up for real-time updates on temperature, power and battery status.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For a truly multi-functional call-out alarm, choose an advanced model with built-in capabilities (including power failure alarming) plus inputs for optional sensors to monitor for break-ins, humidity, fires, smoke and flooding. Best sellers in this category include the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sensaphone CottageSitter 400<\/a><\/strong>, which sells for about $350 and has inputs for four sensors, and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-408-bay-controls-llc.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-408-bay-controls-llc.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">BAYweb series<\/a><\/strong>, which range in price from around $200 to $300<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; display: inline;\" title=\"Connect up to six external sensors to the Sensaphone Web 600 to monitor a variety of equipment and conditions.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/large\/6302.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone Web 600\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><strong>Cellular and Internet <\/strong>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 If you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have a landline phone connection to hookup your power failure alarm, there are alternatives. You can get a device called a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-266-cellular-terminal.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-266-cellular-terminal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cellular terminal<\/a><\/strong> that provides instant cellular connectivity at your location, or you can get a web-enabled alarm like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sensaphone Web 600<\/a><\/strong> that communicates via the Internet and sends out email and text message alarm notifications instead of phone calls. (Note that both options require battery backup for continued operation during power outages.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Power Failure Alarms Make Great Gifts<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-190-power-outage-alarms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Power failure alarms<\/a><\/strong> make great gifts for anyone but especially vacation homeowners with homes that are left unoccupied for periods of time.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For seniors, a local alert power failure alarm that lights up the hallway or bedroom during a power outage is a must-have safety item.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Consequences of a Power Failure :&#8211;(<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>No lights in the house<\/li>\n<li>Loss of refrigeration \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/news\/NR_010708_02\/index.asp');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/news\/NR_010708_02\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">food spoils in 4 hours<\/a><\/strong> per the USDA<\/li>\n<li>No heat or air conditioning<\/li>\n<li>No flushing toilets or running water<\/li>\n<li>Can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t cook on electric range or in microwave oven<\/li>\n<li>Medical appliances* don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/li>\n<li>Electric garage door openers don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/li>\n<li>Computers can suffer from data loss of data or hardware damage<\/li>\n<li>Burglar alarms* don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/li>\n<li>Electric doorbells don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/li>\n<li>No cordless phones, VoIP, DSL, or cell phones that need charging<\/li>\n<li>Traffic lights* don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Unless equipped with battery backup<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Do You Need a Power Failure Alarm? Why would someone need a power failure alarm to notify them that the electricity is out, you may wonder. 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