WHAT EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOME SAFETY
Safety in the home once meant the family practicing fire drills. Remember? The kids would race for mom and dad’s bedroom, where a tree grew next to their window, giving the family a shaky escape ladder. But home safety has grown beyond fire drills. New affordable technology helps you to monitor your home and protect you and your family. Regardless of the kind of home – a house, an apartment, a townhouse or a mobile home – the safety requirements are the same. Fire drills and action plans are still a good idea, but it’s also important to have ample monitoring and alarm devices to detect hazards and alert you to take effective action.
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You want your home to be as safe as possible for you and your family. But how to achieve this high level of safety without spending lots of money can be puzzling. However, a home with an adequate level of safety doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. New technologies have made home safety very effective and affordable What can you do for a safe home?
Install ALERT DEVICESthat will warn you of potential dangerous situations such as fire and toxic gases.
If you have children, you should CHILD PROOF your home.
If there is an elderly person in the home, you can install SENIOR CITIZEN ASSISTANCE devices.
To ensure the safety of your home and your family, MONITOR what is going on and take PREVENTIVE MEASURES. Target these measures to your specific family.
Install effective SAFETY LIGHTING outside and inside the home.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers many products to provide homeowners with effective safety protection. Sensible alarms and detectors. Economical monitoring equipment. Useful action and prevention products. If you have children, OptimumHouse Corp.has many practical ways to child proof your home. For an elderly person, many devices can be installed for assistance. For safety lighting, you can use efficient motion activated lighting and wireless sensors.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
WHAT YOU CAN DO
For minimum safety, every homeowner should install at least basic alert systems – devices that detect and warn you quickly if fire and toxic gases are present. In addition, it is useful to have a device that detects water to alert you if there is a pipe break or a water leak.
ALERT DEVICES
OptimumHouse Corp. has several alarm and alert devices from which you can choose. You can select alarms for detection of smoke or fire, carbon monoxide, and natural or propane gas. In addition, a water flooding alarm can help you detect a water leak before it becomes a big problem.
Price:$17.95
Battery Powered Smoke Detectors
These are the most common types of smoke alarms. Because they are battery powered, they can be placed almost anywhere. The main drawback is that the battery must be changed about every year.
A minimum of one detector is required in most homes – as the first line of defense against a fire. But to really protect your family, every floor should have at least one alarm. There are two basic types of technologies in detectors: those that use ionization chambers, and those that use photoelectric sensors. Ionization models are good at detecting high-flame fires (the kind often fueled by paper or flammable liquids). Photoelectric technology is better for detecting smoky types of fires and is recommended for bedrooms (often involving slow-smoldering bedding, clothing and upholstery). The alarms can be electric powered or battery powered or both.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers a good selection of smoke and fire alarms. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from a Long Life Detector with a battery that you won’t have to change for 10 years, or an AC/DC Smoke Alarm that uses direct power with battery backup. Also, there are Battery Operated Detectors that are easy to place anywhere. Additionally, a Vocal Smoke Alarm records your voice so kids respond quickly. For the hearing impaired, a Smoke Alarm with a Strobe Light is recommended. Finally, Photoelectric Alarms are very effective and reduce false alarms. For safer coverage, choose several detectors for use throughout the home.
Price:$19.95
Long Life Smoke Alarms
Long life Smoke Alarms use lithium batteries that can last up to 10 years. Same advantages as a regular battery smoke detector, but without worrying about replacing the battery for a long time.
Studies show that children often sleep through a normal smoke detector's alarm -- or else they respond too slowly. Research by the Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that children are much more likely to respond quickly to a parent's voice. A vocal smoke alarm allows parents to record a message in their own voice.
This smoke alarm has a strobe light that flashes when smoke is detected and the alarm sounds. Very helpful to alert hearing impaired persons in the event of a fire. Studies show that children often sleep through a normal smoke detector's alarm -- or else they respond too slowly. Research by the Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that children are much more likely to respond quickly to a parent's voice. A vocal smoke alarm allows parents to record a message in their own voice.
This detector is recommended for areas prone to unwanted alarms such as kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. Photoelectric sensing chamber is generally more effective at detecting slow smoldering fires.
Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless but lethal gas, should be monitored. A Carbon Monoxide detector is a simple device that monitors levels of carbon monoxide in the surrounding areas and protects you from toxic poisoning. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends a detector near bedrooms and utility areas.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers a good selection of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. You can choose from the following: a plug-in CO detector; a battery powered CO detector; a plug-in CO detector with battery backup and digital display; a combination CO Detector and Smoke Alarm.
Price:$59.95
Plug-in Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup
These CO detectors plug into your electric socket, but have a battery backup to continue to protect you when the electricity is lost.
Carbon Monoxide Detector (Plug in with Battery Backup & Digital Display)
Price:$99.95
Infrared Gas Sensor Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Battery powered biotechnology-based infrared gas sensor that mimics the human response to CO. Easy to install anywhere. Microprocessor intelligence, it self-tests every 10 minutes. Detects low levels of CO (70 parts per million)
Monitor Your Home for Unsafe Levels of Natural Gas
This detector provides constant monitoring of the air to check for the presence of unsafe levels of natural gas. Simple to install, it plugs into a standard electric outlet and sounds an alarm if an unsafe level of natural gas is present.
If your home uses propane or natural gas, a Gas Detector should be in the home. Although the gas has an injected odor, the odor can dissipate and, if not detected early, leaks are dangerous. In fact, explosive.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers a good selection of natural gas and propane gas detectors. You can choose from a natural gas detector, a propane gas detector, or a combination propane and natural gas detector.
Price:$59.95
Monitor Your Home for Propane Gas
Monitor and check the air to check for the presence of unsafe levels of propane gas. Simple to install, a monitor plugs into a standard electric outlet and sounds an alarm if an unsafe level of propane gas is present. Monitors include a self-test feature.
This gas alarm is UL approved for detecting propane gas and natural gas leaks. This alarm detects propane or natural gas and gives you a warning alarm at concentrations of 25% or less of the Lower Explosion Level (LEL). This gas alarm unit also detects other raw hydrocarbon gases like acetone, alcohol, butane, and gasoline fumes.
These alarms sense moisture and activate an audible alarm. They are battery powered and easily installed. They are self contained and will detect standing or running water, condensation, or moisture in carpeting or other types of flooring.
Another kind of useful alert system is a Water Alarm. These devices have a sensor that detects excess water in a given location. If there is a water leak, an alarm will sound. Small and economical, yet it provides adequate protection. A more sophisticated system is a Water Emergency Shutoff Unit. These self-contained units shut off the incoming water line when they receive a signal from remote water sensors.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers a good selection of water leak alarms. You can choose from a simple but effective battery operated Water Alarm, or a Water Emergency Shutoff for a water heater, or a Water Emergency Shutoff for a dishwasher, toilet, sink, and ice maker, or a Water Emergency Shutoff for a washing machine. All of these alarms will help you detect water leaks before they cause excess damage.
This device automatically shuts off the water supply to the water heater and sounds an alarm, leaving all other household fixtures and appliances operational. Easily installed in fifteen minutes.
Aqua Managers, Floodstop for Water Heater, 3/4 inch
Price:$89.95
Water Emergency Shutoff for Dishwasher, Sink, Toilet, and Ice Maker
This device automatically shuts off the water supply to the dishwasher, whether caused by a small continuous leak, broken component, leaking door seal, or a ruptured supply line. It can also be used for a sink, toilet, or an ice maker. It is easily installed. Installation should take about 10 minutes and “Tips” are provided to make the installation even easier.
Aqua Managers, Floodstop for Toilet/Dishwasher, 3/8 inch
Price:$124.95
Water Emergency Shutoff for Washing Machine
This device automatically shuts off the water supply to the dishwasher, whether caused by a small continuous leak, broken component, leaking door seal, or a ruptured supply line. It can also be used for a sink, toilet, or an ice maker. It is easily installed. Installation should take about 10 minutes and “Tips” are provided to make the installation even easier.
A child in the home is a joy, but proper safety measures must be taken to keep a joyous time in your life from changing to sadness because of an accident. If a baby is on your horizon, “Baby Proofing” your home is a must for peace of mind
CHILD PROOFING
Baby Proofing is about planning and maintaining a safe environment for your baby. OptimumHouse Corp. has many products that you can use to baby proof your home:
Price:$69.95
Hardware Mounted Baby Gates
Hardware mounted baby gates are ideal for the stairs and doorways. Most gates are permanently mounted, but the hardware is quick and easy to install. Most baby gates can be removed from the mounting hardware when desired.
Pressure mounted gates are perfect for openings between rooms. These stylish, easy to use walk-through gates install quickly without tools or hardware. The pressure mount allows them to be installed securely leaving no holes to damage walls or woodwork.
Some baby gates have an automatic closing and locking feature. This is a desirable feature so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to close or lock the gate.
Sometimes gates need to be mounted on an angle, or even in positions including angled banisters. An angle-mount safety gate features unique angle-mounting hardware that allows you to install it in any position. Ideal for stairways, halls or entryways.
For extra wide gates, or for gates that cannot be mounted in a straight line, Extra Wide Configure gates let you create any size and any shape gate you want. Unlike standard safety gates which mount in a straight line, these type of gates mount in any configuration.
These types of baby gates almost disappear when they are not in use. With these retractable safety gates, you just release the lock and the gate retracts for an open walkway between rooms. To close, just pull with one hand and the gate stretches to secure openings.
This type of monitoring involves a wireless color camera with a handheld portable LCD color monitor. The indoor color camera has selectable audio or motion detection capabilities that trigger an alarm on the monitor. It has the advantage that you can carry the display with you around the home.
Wireless Video Systems
Baby Monitoring
With a baby monitor, you can rest assured that your baby is doing fine. New technology provides you with monitors that allow you to hear even very quiet sounds, without the static. Old baby monitors that run on 49MHz frequency do not eliminate static. You want a monitor that provides clear reception so that you can hear not only when your baby cries but when your baby makes very light sounds.
This type of monitoring involves a wireless color camera and a receiver that can be connected to a TV monitor or a recording device. The system is simple to connect to a TV and/or your VCR/DVR recorder.
This type of monitoring involves a wireless color camera and a receiver that can be connected to a TV monitor or a recording device. However, these types of systems can be used as a room baby monitor or to monitor other areas by simply adding extra cameras to the system.
Bathroom Safety
Bathrooms
Tub Guards
Tub Guards slide over the side of your tub and cushion the edges. They help protect tots from bumps and bruises and give parents a comfortable surface to lean on.
Keep toilet lids closed with a toilet lid lock. Simple, yet crucial, if you have a toddler at home. To open, just rotate the latch. Then, lower the toilet lid and the latch snaps back, automatically. It keeps toilets locked tight.
A bath spout protector lets you know if your water is too hot. This ingenious item protects your baby from burns and tells you if the bath water is a safe temperature. Convenient display changes color to let you know if the water is too hot, too cold, or just right. For added safety it sounds an alert if the temperature is too high.
A sturdy grip handle helps you and your toddler to enter and leave the tub safely. Makes you both feel more secure in and around the tub. Simply press the tab levers to securely attach it to your tub's edge.
Keep little hands away from the water tap. Special safety cover mounts over the bath tub tap so children will not turn on the water. It quickly folds out of the way for adult access.
Deck & Balcony Shields
Deck & Balcony
Help protect your child from unsafe balconies and decks. Balcony Shields or Deck Netting turn your balcony or deck into a safer play area.
A deck guard is a durable, plastic mesh that is designed for outdoor use. It helps protect children from unsafe openings in outdoor decks and railings. These guards are easy to install and allow you to enjoy your deck.
A balcony shield is a great solution for indoor balconies, lofts and landings. This invisible shield makes indoor balconies safer. It is flexible so it curves around banisters and easily trims to any length with scissors.
An Automatic Door Closer is a small but strong device that will automatically close a door up to 150 lbs. Works for all interior doors, including the basement. Spring-loaded with an adjustable tension feature, it easily mounts on any door jam.
Keep the door open. Keep tots from swinging on doors and help prevent pinched fingers. A Safety Door Holder firmly grips the door to make sure it stays open.
Help keep toddlers from "off-limits" rooms or from locking themselves in rooms with door knob covers. Adults can open doors by tightly gripping the cover, pushing the two points on each side and turning.
Keep tots from opening doors with lever style handles by using special lever locks. With these lever locks, simply press and slide the locking button to open the door. Device locks and resets automatically after each use.
Window Guards offer extra protection to help keep tots safe from open windows. The window guards that mount inside the window frame are preferable since they also help protect tots from the window glass, and can be used for other purposes. When purchasing window guards, it is important to select the type that can be easily removed by an adult in case of emergency.
A Sliding Safety Plate helps prevent access to outlets and comes with a special energy-efficient, insulating seal. It's so easy to use! Just insert a plug and slide to the right. As soon as you remove the plug, the special cover snaps shut to protect little fingers from the outlet.
Combine nighttime lighting needs with outlet protection with this night light that also covers the outlet. The night light goes on automatically when the room lighting becomes dim. The outlet cover automatically swivels shut to protect the unused socket. Ideal for the nursery, hallways and bathrooms.
Here's a solution for power strips with cords from answering machines, appliances, power tools, computers, and other plugs. The power strip safety cover holds any standard single row power strip and is spacious enough to accommodate many types of plugs including most transformers and heavy-duty, three-pronged plugs.
Keep plugs out of your child’s reach. Outlet covers completely enclose outlets and plugs and allow the cords to thread through a bottom opening. It’s perfect for outlets with appliances plugged in on a permanent basis.
Here's a solution for power strips with cords from answering machines, appliances, power tools, computers, and other plugs. The power strip safety cover holds any standard single row power strip and is spacious enough to accommodate many types of plugs including most transformers and heavy-duty, three-pronged plugs.
Sharp corners and rough edges of fireplace hearths are a real hazard for tots. A solution: a Fireplace Hearth Pad. Made of impact absorbing foam to cushion against falls. It is flame retardant so you can use your fireplace without removing it.
Help protect your child from the sharp edges and corners in your home. You'll find them on tables, countertops, cabinets, even walls! These soft foam cushions are easily cut for sizing, and then attaching with their double-sided adhesive.
A wrap around table shield cushions sharp edges. The protective padding wraps around tables to help protect tots from the sharp corners and hard edges. Perfect for round and oval tables of various sizes.
A stove top shield can be installed to prevent tots from reaching hot burners, pots, pans and utensils placed on the stove top. Mounts to the front, side or top of your stove with special high-temperature adhesive.
An oven lock prevents tots from opening conventional and microwave ovens. It attaches to the front and side of your oven with special heat-resistant adhesive.
An all-purpose locking strap can be used for many types of appliances such as freezers, microwave ovens, washing machines, dryers, stereos and file cabinets.
A stove top shield can be installed to prevent tots from reaching hot burners, pots, pans and utensils placed on the stove top. Mounts to the front, side or top of your stove with special high-temperature adhesive.
A magnetic lock is an ingenious way to keep cabinets closed without any drilling of the cabinets. This unique magnetic lock mounts with adhesive so it installs in minutes. Just place the special magnetic key on the outside of the cabinet door or drawer to release the lock. Automatically locks when the door or drawer is closed.
A side-by-side cabinet lock allows you to quickly lock cabinets with side-by-side knobs or pulls without any drilling. This type of lock fits around handles or knobs and simply slides together and apart to lock and release.
A magnetic lock keeps cabinets and drawers locked tight and guards against pinched fingers. It works on almost all styles of cabinets and drawers, even those where you can’t use a standard latch. To open, simply place the special magnetic key on the face of the door or drawer and the lock stays open until the key is removed.
Adhesive Mount Latch
This special latch mounts with adhesive so you won’t have to drill any holes or use any screws. It can be used to secure wood, glass, and metal cabinets and drawers, even stereo cabinet doors. Fits most framed and frameless styles of cabinet doors and drawers.
This type of latch helps prevent toddlers from opening cabinets and drawers, yet allows adults to open them by pressing on the spring-loaded, push-button. One-piece design for easy installation.
If there is a Senior Person in your home, there are many ways to provide safety and assistance to elderly persons:
Convenience Items
Door Answering
Emergency Systems
Hearing Impaired
Mobility Impaired
Vision Impaired
ELDERLY PERSON ASSISTANCE
Senior citizens will appreciate these products for making life easier.
Open or Close Your Drapes by Remote Control
Now there is an economical and convenient way to remotely control your draperies and vertical blinds. Use a drapery motor. This type of motor can be controlled by a programmed time schedule and remote control operation. You can use a remote control to control the motor to open and close drapes to a desired position.
Convenience Products
Convenience Items
Many convenience products are available to help elderly persons continue to enjoy full lives:
These OptimumHouse convenience products can be very helpful to some seniors:
Park your Car in your Garage in the Same Spot Every Time
No need to guess when parking your car in the garage. A laser shines onto your vehicle to precisely guide you to the correct spot. It activates automatically when your vehicle enters the garage. Easy to install.
Impress neighbors and guests when you automatically open and close your patio umbrella using a remote. The remote control has a 40 feet range through walls and glass allowing control from inside your home on inclement days. You can even use the remote hidden in your pocket. This device adds affordable luxury and convenience.
A Remote Control Kit can be used to open and close curtains by remote control. Enjoy the convenience of opening or closing your drapes from the comfort of your easy chair. Simply plug the drapery motor into the wireless receiver, plug the receiver into an electrical outlet and you're ready to use the remote controller to open and close your drapes from anywhere within 50 feet.
Turn Lights & Appliances by Remote Control
There is no need to move from the comfort of your couch just to turn lights and appliances on/off. You can use wireless or plug in remote controllers that can control and dim your lights.
A sturdy grip handle helps you and your toddler to enter and leave the tub safely. Makes you both feel more secure in and around the tub. Simply press the tab levers to securely attach it to your tub's edge.
Price:$319.95
Video Door Answering System
This type of system allows you to see who's at the door.Video intercom systems are an easy to install solution offering many benefits and conveniences -- such as relieving the anxiety of not knowing who is at the front door. With one-way video and two-way sound, it assists in answering the door and also enhances the safety and security of your home.
Answering your door with your phone gives your family an added measure of safety and convenience. Easy to install, easy to use, the DoorBell Fon lets you answer the door by phone, even a cordless phone. Operation is simple. When a visitor presses the button on the door box, it will ring your home's phones with a distinctive ring. If you have more than one door, there are distinctive rings for each door. Just pick up the telephone and you are automatically connected to the door to speak with your visitor.
Door Answering Products
Door Answering
Answering the door does not have to be a stressful event. It can be done easily, conveniently, and safely.
OptimumHouse Corp. offers several products to assist you in answering the door safely:
Price:$64.95
Door Bell Intercom
Answer the doorbell from any room with a door bell intercom. Inside and outside units are included. Works in the same manner as the wireless intercom units, except one unit is placed outside by the door and replaces your doorbell, and the other unit can be placed anywhere inside your home.
A wireless intercom console provides a wireless audio communication link between console stations and one or two remote wireless doorbell intercom units. The intercom uses digital signals to control the stations called and provides a unique "house code" that prevents other nearby intercoms from accessing the system. The doorbell intercom is battery powered.
This personal safety system consists of a main console and a heart-shaped pendant. For anyone who is alone and in need of emergency help, all that needs to be done is to push the button on the neck pendant, and the signal activates the console to sound a built-in siren, dial up to 4 phone numbers and play a message that you have pre-recorded. This kind of system is very effective because it does not require a monthly monitoring service fee like other systems.
Wireless Personal Assistance Voice Dialer System
Price:$24.95
Additional Protection for Wireless Emergency System
Additional heart-shaped pendants can be used with the same system to provide protection for other members of the family.
Additional Heart Shaped Pendant
Price:$191.96
Personal Emergency System
This is a wireless system designed for emergency alert applications. The emergency alarm can be triggered by the large button on the face of the console or with a pendant or wristband wireless transmitter. Activating the transmitter causes the console to send an alarm message by telephone.
This special phone enables you to call "911" by simply pushing a button in an emergency situation to speak directly to the emergency operator without needing to be near a phone. Requires no monthly subscription or service fee. Guardian Alert 911 Phone can be worn at all times around the neck, clipped on a belt, or carried in a pocket. It has a range of about 600 feet.
Many items are available to help hearing impaired persons:
If there is someone in your home that is hearing impaired, these products can be very helpful:
Telemaster For The Hearing Impaired
A Lamp Will Turn On When the Phone Rings
For the hearing impaired, the TeleMaster Phone System, with an additional Lamp Module, flashes any light that is plugged into the lamp Module when the phone rings. In addition, the TeleMaster converts every phone in your home into a remote controller to control lights and appliances. Even use your cordless phones as wireless remotes.
If you are watching TV, sometimes you may not be able to hear the phone and not be able to check the caller ID in time to answer. However, now there is help--a TV Caller ID displays the caller ID information across the TV screen.
This smoke alarm has a strobe light that flashes when smoke is detected and the alarm sounds. Very helpful to alert hearing impaired persons in the event of a fire.
Smart floodlights detect motion just like a motion sensor light, except they also send a signal to a Lamp Module of your choice to turn on a light. When someone approaches your home, the motion detector will activate the flood lights but also send out commands to turn on lamps inside your home.
An outdoor wireless motion sensor can be located anywhere you want motion detected. When the sensor detects motion it sends a signal to a Transceiver (similar to Keychain remote or hand held wireless remote). The Transceiver sends the signal to a module to activate a light or appliance. Uses batteries, so no wiring is required.
There are several alternatives to assist with your mobility:
If you need assistance with your mobility, these products may help:
Ride Standing Electric Scooter
This type of scooter allows you to ride standing, so it can be ideal as a pre-mobility scooter. This is also a great alternative to the Segway, for only a fraction of the cost. Great to get around if you just need a little assistance walking.
Stand-N-Ride Electric Scooter
Price: $879.00
Electric Mobility Scooter with 3 Back Wheels
This type of scooter is extremely reliable. This 3 +1 four-wheel design distributes the weight, creating a solid base for larger riders or riders who need extra stability. Three rear wheels provide driving power, better traction, and the ability to climb 12 degree grades.
This type of scooter is light so it is easy to operate and maneuver. This scooter is very practical with precision handling that makes it easy to turn. You can easily negotiate everything from small kitchens to cramped offices, even elevators.
This type of scooter is designed so it can fold very quickly. This folding design allows you to stow away the scooter either vertically or horizontally in closets or in trunks of small cars. This kind of scooter is perfect if you are looking for a powerful, full size and completely portable electric scooter.
If you have trouble moving around, this device allows you to dim your lamp lights by voice command. Installation is as simple as plugging it into an outlet and then plugging the lamp into the Voice Dimmer. The speech recognition processing provides maximum performance for a distance of up to 20 feet.
For seniors that may have difficulty with their vision, there are several sound activated items that can help:
For a person that may have trouble seeing, these products may help:
Wireless Voice Alert System
Wireless Voice Alert
This wireless Voice Alert system alerts you in your own custom recorded message. You can place the wireless sensors wherever needed and alter their recorded messages at any time. Any motion activates an announcement. For example a scenario may involve someone in the back yard; then, an alert will sound saying, "someone is in the back" or whatever message you have prepared.
This product announces calls over its built-in speaker, a headset, or a speakerphone. No more interruptions and inconvenience imposed by traditional, display only caller ID equipment. If your vision is not perfect and you have trouble seeing the caller ID, the Voice Announce Caller ID announces a caller's 10-digit telephone number or recorded name, "number unknown" and "number blocked" for unknown and blocked calls.
This kit gives you the ability to know when a visitor arrives before he gets to your door. The motion sensor detects when someone approaches your driveway or your walkway and sends a signal to sound a chime or to activate a light. The motion sensor also allows you to turn your porch light on at dusk and off at dawn with its built-in photo sensor. Kit includes motion sensor, transceiver base, wall switch module, and the chime module. It is wireless, so it is easy to install. Great for convenience and security.
The Door Entry Alert System lets you know when someone is entering. This system is perfect for garage doors, overhead doors, or entry detection for store fronts. Other applications include: offices, schools, warehouses, vehicle detection and driveway alert. It will make a "ding-dong" sound or siren sound when the beam is interrupted when someone enters the monitored entrance.
A Wireless drive-up sensor monitors your property 24 hours a day to detect approaching vehicles and people, giving you time to prepare. OPTEX now brings the benefits of its advanced wireless technology in the form of greater transmission range and design versatility, making your home more secure.
Sure, a good reactive plan is vital to prepare your family for fires or emergencies. But a preventive plan, with proper thought and implementation, serves as that golden ounce of prevention. Consider the following Prevention Items:
Emergency preparedness
Personal safety
Outdoor safety
Home equipment safety
MONITORING & PREVENTION
Installation of prevention devices requires an evaluation of your potential hazards and taking some measures to prevent injuries. OptimumHouse encourages you to consider a full range of preventive safety products:
Emergency Guide
In an emergency, it is very important to know what to do quickly. Every home should have a guide book that can be used during an emergency. These guides are designed for use by an untrained person during an emergency. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions show you what to do to keep a loved one alive until the ambulance arrives.
Emergency preparedness
Emergency preparedness
Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared. Take protective measures and have a family plan. It is important for everyone to know what to do and what items to use in different situations.
OptimumHouse has products to help you react in time to take appropriate actions in case of an emergency:
It is good to have fire extinguishers and action plans for the family to leave the house in case of a fire. Part of the exit strategy should include a Foldable Fire Escape Ladder. A Fire Escape Ladder is a must for every multi-level home. Your only escape in a fire may be from an upper floor window and a Fire Escape Ladder may be your only way out. These ladders, when folded, are compact and can be easily stored under the bed or in a closet, so they can be easily accessible in case of an emergency. You can have a Fire Escape Ladder for 2, 3 or 4 story homes. They attach quickly by simply hooking the handles onto the windowsill; then, you pull the ladder open and unfold it.
In any emergency knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a difference. Having basic supplies to treat a cut, a burn, or some other injury can be crucial. Many home injuries are not life threatening and do not require immediate medical attention. Having first aid supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency very quickly. The first aid kit should be manufactured in collaboration with the American Medical Association, or be OSHA approved.
In any emergency knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a difference. Having basic supplies to treat a cut, a burn, or some other injury can be crucial. Many home injuries are not life threatening and do not require immediate medical attention. Having first aid supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency very quickly. The first aid kit should be manufactured in collaboration with the American Medical Association, or be OSHA approved.
A flashlight is an essential part of the safety equipment in your home. The problem with most flashlights is that they are powered by batteries. Somehow, in case of an emergency it seems like the batteries are dead, so you must have a spare set of batteries and change them during the emergency. The best solution is a rechargeable flashlight.
Be ready with emergency lighting. Have a flashlight that automatically turns on when the power fails or when the light is unplugged. It can also be used as a night light.
It is estimated that about 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in the US. Many of these can be prevented by simply wearing proper protective eyewear. There are various kinds of eyewear.
Personal Safety Products
Personal Safety
While it is important that you have an action plan so that you and your family know what to do in case of a fire or other circumstances, a preventive plan is also desirable. Knowing how to identify potential hazards and using the proper safety equipment can prevent accidents.
OptimumHouse provides products to prevent many accidents:
Safety Glasses look very much like normal glasses, but are designed to protect you against flying particles. New styles of safety glasses have provided a good blend between protection and style. Safety glasses don’t have to look unattractive; they come in different styles and have tinted lenses.
Safety Goggles, like standard safety glasses, are impact resistant and are available in tinted lenses. Goggles provide a secure shield around the entire eye area to protect against hazards coming from many directions. Chemical protective goggles may be required if you may be exposed to chemical splash.
Dust masks provide protection against a wide range of dusts and mists. General purpose dust masks are very practical because they are disposable and provide very inexpensive general protection.
These types of gloves are good to have around the home for many chores. There are two basic kinds; the most common are the Latex Gloves. However, for people with sensitivity to latex, the Vinyl Disposable Gloves can be used.
Sometimes we spend considerable time on our hands and knees while working in the garden, fixing the roof, playing with the kids, or many other activities. Using Knee Pads to protect your knees will prevent you from experiencing soreness and even injury.
If you do frequent lifting of objects, lift heavy objects, or if you already have back problems, a support belt gives that extra support to help you make those lifts. Choose a size to fit your waist.
In an emergency, it is very important to know what to do quickly. An outdoor emergency guide can help an untrained person during an emergency. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions show you what to do until the ambulance arrives.
Outdoor Safety Products
Outdoor Safety
Many accidents or mishaps can be prevented while working around the yard or the outside of the home. Here are a few helpful items:
When working outdoors, OptimumHouse provides products to prevent accidents and help you enjoy a safer outdoors.
There are more than 220 thousand emergency room visits every year related to home ladder accidents. In most cases, following the proper use instructions would prevent these accidents; however, an item that can help is a ladder stabilizer. If you use a ladder, you should use a ladder stabilizer for greater safety and stability. A ladder stabilizer will span over most windows. It mounts easily on most extension ladders.
Many accidents occur because the ladder cannot be placed in level ground. A ladder leveler easily attaches to an extension ladder's side rails to level ladder on uneven surfaces.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed safely with proper protection from bothersome insects. Using convenient, individually packaged insect repellant towels with 30% DEET, can provide effective protection against insects. Use an EPA-approved repellant formula that is unscented, non-greasy and waterproof.
Protection from the sun is essential for performing outdoor activities. Convenient individually packaged SPF 30 sunscreen towels are easy to apply. These towels won’t stain clothes, they are water/sweat resistant and absorb into the skin.
Power surges, although infrequent, can damage sensitive electronic equipment. A surge protector provides economical protection to valuable equipment. Surge protectors plug into an electrical outlet and have several other outlets. You plug-in your electronic equipment in the surge protector outlets to have a barrier of protection in the event of a power surge.
Home Equipment Safety Products
Home Equipment Safety
Just like it is important to provide for personal safety, it is also important to protect your home equipment. In case of an emergency you can rely on your essential equipment.
OptimumHouse has products to safeguard your valuable equipment and make sure it operates when needed.
Your home should not be without an electricity tester, if you are doing anything around electric wires or outlets. A Volt Alert detects voltage without metallic contact and gives you a red glow to indicate voltage on the line.
If you have a window air conditioner or a large wattage appliance, you should not use a regular extension cord. Use an appropriate heavier extension cord.
Window Air Conditioner and Appliance Extension Cords
Working and trying to hold the flashlight so you can see what you are doing can be difficult, even dangerous. A mini-flashlight holder allows you to turn your flashlight into a head lamp.
Sometimes whatever you need to pick up is not within the reach of the power cord. For those instances, it is great to have a portable battery operated vacuum but one that is powerful to pick up wet or dry messes.
Trying to reach for something while standing on a chair or other object, has contributed to many falls and accidents. Using an easy to carry and sturdy step stool makes it easier and safer.
A safe and efficient way to move material or any heavy load is with the use of a hand truck or hand dolly . The proper material handling equipment allows you to easily control larger and heavier loads.
Lighting in and around your home is important for many reasons. Convenience and security are at the top of the list, but oftentimes, we neglect to have an adequate lighting plan that emphasizes our safety. There’s no more need for walking in dark areas or tripping in the dark. We can walk around the home and have automatic lighting as needed. Many mishaps can be prevented by simply installing good lighting in these areas:
Outdoor lights
Indoor lights
Automatic control of lights
SAFETY LIGHTING
A safe home has good illumination outside and inside the home. Good lighting is essential to get around safely. OptimumHouse has outdoor motion activated lights, indoor occupancy sensors, and wireless outdoor and indoor motion detectors. In addition, remote controllers give you the ability to turn lights on and off from the comfort of your bedroom, or anywhere in the home
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Motion Activated Outdoor Light
Wired Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights
With Motion Activated Lights, there is no need to worry about turning on the lights or leaving the lights on all night. As you or anyone walks around the outside of your home, these easy-to-install, economical sensors automatically turn on the floodlights as someone approaches. Motion activated lights sense motion and turn on automatically. No need to be fumbling in the dark and no need to pay for outdoor lights burning all night.
Wireless Outdoor Motion Sensor Kit
Outdoor Motion Detectors
Once we left a light on when not at home. While home at night, we left the porch light on. Our only alternatives were vigilance and constant light … but no more... you can now install simple sensors to motion-activate lights or other devices in areas that concern you.As you return home at night, the lights automatically come on – they come on only when needed … when someone approaches your house.
Occupancy Sensor
Automatically turn your lights in any room
An Indoor Occupancy Sensor detects any occupants in a room or hallway and automatically activates the light. The light stays on while you’re in the room but when you leave the room, after a brief period, the lights go out. Very effective for saving energy in rooms where lights are on for long periods without any occupants. Easy to install, simply replaces your wall switch.
A wireless guest announcer lets you know when a visitor arrives before he gets to your door. The motion sensor detects when someone approaches your driveway or your walkway and sends a signal to sound a chime or to activate a light. The motion sensor also allows you to turn your porch light on at dusk and off at dawn with its built-in photo sensor. Great for convenience and security.
Just like a motion sensor light, Smart Floodlights detect motion and turn the lights on, except they also send a signal to a Module of your choice to turn on a light or sound a chime or turn on anything else you want. When guests, or intruders, approach your home, the motion detector will activate flood lights and send out commands to turn on up to 8 devices inside and outside your home.
Now you can light the outdoors around your house without any extra electricity cost. Also, if you don’t have electricity in the location where you want to place your floodlight, this light is perfect. This floodlight illuminates a broad area and is great for walkways, driveways, garages, sheds, or any other place you need light. This floodlight has time, motion activation and daylight sensitivity adjustments.This solar-powered light can be activated up to 150 times when on for 60 seconds at a time, if it's charged in full sunlight. So it will keep functioning even after several dark days.
Modern lighting technologies provide good security, energy efficiency and give us the ability to see well as we move around. Don’t trip entering that poorly lit room; let an indoor motion sensor give you instant light activation. When you or the last person leaves, the lights turn off by themselves after a pre-set time. These kinds of lights not only provide safety and convenience, they save energy too.
OptimumHouse has indoor motion detectors that turn lights on automatically. Use an occupancy sensor to replace a wall switch. Use a battery operated wireless sensor that can be placed anywhere to automatically turn on a lamp. Use a voice activated lamp dimmer to dim your lights by voice control. Place a wireless wall switch on any wall without wiring and control your lights.
Wireless Occupancy Sensor
Wireless Indoor Detection
You can also use a battery operated Wireless Occupancy Sensor System. It can be placed anywhere in a room. The sensor will detect motion and send a remote signal to control a Lamp Module to turn on/off a lamp. All without doing any wiring.
With a voice automated lamp dimmer, you can dim your lamps with simple voice commands. This Voice Activated Plug-in Lamp Dimmer has 3 levels of brightness using only your voice. Installation is as simple as plugging it into a standard outlet and then plugging the lamp into the dimmer switch. Has high speed speech recognition with a preprogrammed vocabulary, so no training is required.
You can install a Wall Switch Controller anywhere without running wires. The switch attaches to a wall with tape, no wiring required. Great for bedside control. It sends a wireless signal up to 100 ft. to a transceiver. The transceiver then transfers the command to your power line and effects control of any module to turn on/off lights and appliances in your house. Place in a central location in a room or hallway and use it to turn on /off lights anywhere in the home.
Wireless Switched Outlet
Wireless Switched Outlet
Great solution for having a switch to control an outlet with a lamp or an appliance. Great for bedrooms where the lamp outlet is across the room and you have to walk in the dark to turn the lamp on because there is no switch. Easy to install. Just plug-in the receiving module, and screw the transmitter switch to any wall within 50 feet.
Issue commands from your couch, back yard or anywhere within 100 feet of the plug-in base transceiver with this Handheld Wireless Remote Controller. Plug in the transceiver and you are ready for remote control by simply plugging in a lamp into the transceiver. Can also be used to dim lights.
Wireless Remote Control System
Price:$44.95
Keychain Wireless Remote Control & Transceiver
Keychain Wireless Remote Control System
For added convenience, use a Keychain Wireless Remote Control to control your lights and appliances from anywhere in the home or from your car in the driveway. Carry it with you and have control at all times of your lights and appliances.
Universal remote controls are very popular because one remote can take the place of several. In addition to the TV, VCR, CBL, and SAT buttons, this remote also features a “Super key” that allows you to control lights & appliances from anywhere within 100ft of required wireless transceiver.
No one in your family should be without a keychain remote. This handy keychain remote goes anywhere you do. Keep an extra remote in the glove compartment of each car. Give one to each kid so they can turn lights on before they get in the house. Convenience and security for everyone in the family.
You can turn on/off your lights with remote controllers throughout the home, or by phone from anywhere in the world. Program the lights to operate automatically at your desired schedules or at random security schedules with a programmable remote timer.
OptimumHouse has wireless remote controllers and plug-in remote controllers to turn your lights on/off by remote control. If you’re away from home, you can use a telephone responder to call your home and control your lights. If you want to program your lights, use a programmable remote timer.
Additional Hand Held Remote Controller
Use several Hand Held Remotes to control lights throughout the home. No additional transceivers are necessary.
With a Plug-in Mini Remote Controller, simply plug into the wall socket and you can control light modules anywhere in the home. Put one in each room for complete control of your house anywhere. With a Mini Remote Controller in every room you have complete coverage for ON/OFF of 8 specific lamps or appliances. It has Dim/Bright, All Lights On and All Units Off buttons.
Mini Remote Controller
Maxi Remote Controllers
Maxi Remote Controllers
With a Plug-in Maxi Remote Controller, you take control of your house or apartment! Just plug it in, no wiring necessary. Maxi-Controller sends signals over your existing house wiring to control lights connected to light modules. The all-lights-on button instantly lights up your whole home with light if you hear a suspicious noise at night. Similar to Mini Controller but you can control up to 16 lights and appliances.
If you want the ability to economically use a remote controller and to program some of your lights and appliances, the Lighting Control Kit is an effective, economical and easy to use remote control. This Kit consists of the Programmable Mini Timer and 2 Appliance/Lamp Modules. If you want to expand your system to be able to control more lights or appliances, you can separately purchase additional Lamp or Appliance Modules.
Plug in any lamp in any room to a Lamp Module, then use a remote control to turn lights on and off. The Lamp Module is the simplest and most effective way to control your lights. It plugs into any standard electric outlet and allows you to remotely control the lamp. The lamp can be operated manually as usual or by the remote controllers.
When traveling, use your phone via a Telephone Responder to send signals to your lamp or appliance modules. Imagine calling from your car on your mobile phone to turn on the lights or selected appliances. Your home can always look occupied. With a phone call you can turn your lights on/off anytime. Does not interfere with normal phone operation or with answering machines.
Smoke alarms with dual ionization chambers have enhanced detection sensitivity. These smoke detectors have efficient deflector baffles for guiding more detected smoke into smoke access slots of the ionization chamber.
AC/DC Smoke Alarm (with Dual Ionization)
Monitoring System Water Alarms
These water alarms are self contained and have a sensor. They can be used as a stand alone water alarm or as a part of an alarm or monitoring system. The alarms with sensors have the advantage that the sensor may be placed up to 5 feet from the unit.
Deluxe Water Alarm
Expandable Wireless Outdoor Camera Systems
Outdoor wireless color cameras have infrared night vision that allow you to monitor your home or office day or night. Outdoor cameras have weatherproof housing for outdoor usage. Other than being able to be used outdoors, they operate like the indoor camera systems. The wireless color camera and a receiver can be connected to a TV monitor or a recording device. To monitor other areas, additional cameras can be added to the system.
Additional Coverage for Voice Alert System
You can cover many areas of the home with the Voice Alert System. Cover different areas by simply adding more sensors to the system. You can have up to six separate zones.
