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November, 2010
All too often, companies use their Web sites to share information with customers and others in the industry and then think they have done their part in “communicating” with the market. There’s nothing wrong with using the Internet as a resource for providing specification sheets, technical information, and company and product basics. But Web sites typically keep customers at arm’s length with a one-sided type of communication and should be part of a multi-faceted plan to connect with the market.
Tags: Editorial
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Editorial, Winter 2010 |
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Keith S. Frangiamore is vice president of operations at Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. (FSCI), Elgin, Ill., and a certified fire protection specialist. FSCI, one of the largest private fire protection plan review, inspection and consulting service companies in the U.S., provides review services for municipalities and fire departments, as well as for private companies throughout the world. FSCI’s project list includes storage warehouses, soccer stadiums, power plants and hospitals.
Tags: aspiration, Q&A, Smoke detection
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Q & A : Ask the Expert, Winter 2010 |
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Life-threatening carbon monoxide (CO) buildup can happen anywhere flame-fueled appliances or motors are used. Because CO is odorless and tasteless, there is no way for occupants to recognize its existence without CO detection. Although most incidents happen during cold months, it is not exclusively a seasonal precaution. CO detection saves lives because it detects, in very early stages, when the highly toxic gas is present.
Tags: Carbon monoxide, case histrory, fire safety
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Carbon Monoxide Detection, Case Histories, Residential, Winter 2010 |
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The 8100 FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology from System Sensor provides highly accurate Very Early Warning Fire Detection to protect mission-critical facilities and high-value assets from even the slightest traces of smoke. Along with the 8100 device, System Sensor offers several accessories that help you tailor FAAST to your specific environment and detection strategy, install and test the system, and maintain optimal performance.
Tags: aspiration, product support, Smoke detection
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Intelligent Detection, Winter 2010 |
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The CO1224TR Carbon Monoxide Detector with RealTest is a round version of the award-winning System Sensor CO1224T CO Detector. “Many of our customers requested a round version of our system-connected CO1224T for wall or ceiling applications where a round device would better suit the aesthetics,” explains Justin Mayer, System Sensor product manager for the Security business unit. “Aside from its round housing, the CO1224TR provides the same great features as the original CO1224T.”
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Carbon Monoxide Detection, Winter 2010 |
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