Residents in sheltered accommodation in Sandwell could live more safely in their homes due to an innovative gas leak detection device.
STAY, Sandwell’s telecare service, has trialled a natural gas and carbon monoxide detecting system, which triggers an alarm and turns off the gas supply as soon as a leak is detected.
The system consists of a gas valve which is wired to a control box and inserted into pipes between the gas mains and cooker. A wireless gas detector is fitted near the cooker and communicates with the control box which is linked to the Community Alarms Monitoring Centre via a telephone line. When the detector senses escaping gas, the system is activated, sending an alert to the monitoring centre while simultaneously turning off the gas.
The borough aims to use the system more extensively when it becomes cheaper. For details telephone STAY on 0121 569 2758, or by fax on 0121 569 2753 or email telecare_team@sandwell.gov.uk.
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