"Product vendors often employ press representatives who reach out to journalists, writers, bloggers, and influencers, whatever you want to call us, to try to convince us to cover their products. Back in July, I had just published an article about finding electrical circuits in my Fab Lab when I got a pitch from a PR person saying, "Given the Fab Lab has electronics with high electricity demand, could give you some serious peace of mind, especially when you're away from home.""
"The Fab Lab (short for fabrication lab) is a room filled with 3D printers, servers, and a laser cutter. It uses quite a bit of electricity, which is why I wrote that article about mapping electrical use. Now, to be fair, I almost never run the Fab Lab machines when nobody is home. It has happened, but it's a very rare occurrence. Even so, my interest was piqued. I would like to know more about the power profile in my home."
A PR pitch recommended the device for a Fab Lab with 3D printers, servers, and a laser cutter. The device was plugged in and configured via an app connected to the wireless network. It needs about seven days to analyze background electrical signals and establish a baseline before detecting fire hazards. The unit monitors for electrical arcing events that can worsen and cause fires. After several months the unit produced no alerts, indicating no detected arcing or electrical issues. Operationally the device is passive: it sits with a small green indicator light when conditions are normal.
Read at ZDNET
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