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Headline from Propmodo, "Vacancy is a Building Manager's Worst Nightmare" There are worse things out there, and i'm thinking of compromised sprinkler systems. could you imagine dealing with knowing a sprinkler pipe is frozen a day before an event instead of a day after an event?! With the Salamander Reservoir, you can be alerted to problems before they become the stuff of nightmares! original article link here #buildings #covid19 #salamanderreservoir #energysavings #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTuesday #pipefreeze #preventpipefreeze #proptech #putasalamanderinthesystem #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #thefutureissmart ...
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Salamander Reservoir: Installation on a Wet Sprinkler System Step 1: Preparation for Installation Recommended installation begins after a sprinkler technician has installed a nipple, ball valve and plug to receive the Salamander Reservoir. Step 2: Attach the Salamander Reservoir Leave the ball valve between the system and the Salamander Reservoir in the closed position and attach the Salamander Reservoir. Be sure to leave the Salamander Reservoir’s ball valve slightly ajar before beginning Step 3. Step 3: Bleed the Air from the Reservoir Slowly open the ball valve between the system and the Salamander Reservoir about a quarter of a turn. This will allow the reservoir to fully fill with water, and bled out any air from the system. Once water has bled out of the bleed valve for a few seconds, close the ball valve on the Salamander Reservoir, and screw in the ball valve plug. The Reservoir is now full of water, and at equal pressure to the rest of the sprinkler system. Step 4: Final Positioning Fully open the ball valve between the system and the Salamander Reservoir and ensure connectivity between the sensor and the gateway. #buildings #salamanderreservoir #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #proptech #putasalamanderinthesystem ...
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As we adjust to a new workplace, Propmodo writes "Occupancy sensors can serve as the brain of the COVID-19 response operation, helping target cleaning, management attention, or other simple yet effective solutions to where they’re actually needed." That's what Salamander does for your system: Get effective solutions to where they're actually needed. Protecting by Connecting! Put a Salamander in your system today! Full article link here: https://www.propmodo.com/occupancy-sensors-can-serve-as-the-brains-of-an-offices-covid-19-response/ #buildings #covid19 #salamanderreservoir #drysprinklers #energysavings #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #IOTuesday #pipefreeze #propmodo #preventpipefreeze #putasalamanderinthesystem #salamanderreservoir #security #sprinklerssavelives #thefutureissmart ...
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May 26 is National Paper Airplane Day. But, do Paper Airplanes have a four-pronged approach like Salamander Reservoirs do? let's compare: Paper Airplane Salamander Reservoir Life Safety no ✔ Asset Protection nope ✔ Risk Management negatory ✔ Energy Savings nada ✔ so don't waste the day with paper airplanes - get a Salamander in your system today! Don't wait until National Sunscreen Day Tomorrow! #buildings #salamanderreservoir #energysavings #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #IOTuesday #proptech #putasalamanderinthesystem #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #thefutureissmart #wheeeee ...
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a dry sprinkler system is designed to be filled with pressurized air. in the event of a fire, the head would melt, and trigger a pressure change in the system, releasing the dry pipe valve which would let water pass through the system to get to the fire. here's the question, though: What if there was water in the system, when would you know? likely the answer would be: on the date that a technician is scheduled to check the auxiliary drain on the date of the first freeze event. The Salamander Reservoir and Control System alerts to a compromises when they happen. Put a Salamander Reservoir in your dry systems today! #buildings #salamanderreservoir #energysavings #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #IOTuesday #proptech #putasalamanderinthesystem #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #thefutureissmart ...
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It's great that so many devices are connected to the internet, but at what cost? the gateways and sensors used by JTJ Tech for Salamander Reservoirs communicate using Encrypt-RF® which bank-level security. It features a 256-bit exchange to establish a global unique key, and an AES-128 CTR for all data messages. So security is maintained at all communication points from the sensor to the gateway, the gateway to software, and back again. Know what you're getting: The Salamander Reservoir provides that extra layer of security for your fire safety systems. We would settle for nothing less from our sensors and gateways. Put a Salamander in your system today! #buildings #salamanderreservoir #energysavings #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #IOTuesday #proptech #putasalamanderinthesystem #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #thefutureissmart ...
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If anyone wants to read about the Internet of Things (IoT), we would highly recommend "The Future is Smart" by W. David Stephenson. The introduction has a great introduction to the concept of IoT: "Replacing guesstimate-based scheduled maintenance with predictive maintenance, done at the first sign of a problem, with less cost and disruption and greater customer satisfaction..." YES! amazing benefits without significant capital expenditure! get a Salamander in your system today! treat yourself! the book is available here: amazon.com/Future-Smart-Capitalize-Things-Connected/dp/0814439772 #buildings #salamanderreservoir #facilitymanagers #fireprotection #IoT #IOTtuesday #salamanderreservoir #sprinklerssavelives #putasalamanderinthesystem ...
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Pop quiz on the graph shown where the dark solid line represents a constant of 48° Part I: which line represents changes in air temperature over time? which line represents changes in water temperature over time? answer: the air temperature is highly volatile. Part II: why are you heating sprinkler rooms based upon air temperature? look how often the heating would come on when the water was still safe! Put a Salamander in the system to save energy! ...
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from Shopping Center Business / February, 2020 (p.56) Shifting Management: Technology is changing the way the retail industry manages properties. "The benefits of property management technology are seemingly endless. In addition to streamlining and creating efficiencies, technology can help to reduce expenses for the owner and communicate in real time. This, in turn, results in a higher-performing shopping center that attracts new tenants and shoppers"  -TJ Durham, Senior VP of Management Services, Metro Commercial Yes, the Salamander Reservoir does create that efficiency, and lower expenses for the owner and communicate in real time. PLUS, it helps to ensure life safety! ...time to put a Salamander in your system! ...
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Interesting font of information regarding IoT for the upcoming future from Francisco Maroto CEO @OIES Key takeaways are: 1. IoT is developing at a fast pace 2. The maturity phase of IoT has just begun... Full article here Let's get a Salamander in your system today! ...
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"But the gym and new portions of the school have had recurring issues with frozen pipes, she said" Heartbreaking news from Alaska about a fire in freezing conditions. While a Salamander may not have been able to prevent this fire, it could have alerted to conditions before they froze. Full Story: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/02/10/kaktovik-mourns-heart-of-the-village-after-school-burned-down-friday-officials-scramble-to-resume-classes/ be safe out there! ...
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since everyone's inside, wouldn't it be nice to see what's happening at your remote properties? with a #SalamanderReservoir, you can! ...
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