can be modify to call when power outage lasting for 30 sec or less?
206057
don't believe so, I think the miniumum amount is 3 min or 5 min, that way it won't call if it was just a drop and then comes back on.
206058
The call is automatically made after 5 minutes or 30 minutes of power outage. The time delay to call cannot be modified to a different (shorter or longer) period. This is to avoid temporary outage that typically comes back within a few minutes, and to avoid unnecessary calls. The local alarm on the unit will sound almost immediately after a power outage, but you have to be near the unit to hear it. I connected my unit to a phone line that has backup power to dial out at the first 5 minutes and every 1 hour afterwards (until cleared). The first 5-minute call can be handled by a UPS connected to a phone modem, but the next call needs a different backup power source, because my UPS only lasts for about 20 minutes. I purchased and installed an A/C inverter (with deep-cycle car battery as power backup) to handle this type of event. Your suggestion to vary the call period is a good one, especially when there may be life-saving equipment connected (respirator, etc). Hope Reliance will consider that in their next upgrade. Regards, Larry
1371082
The best response I can gives that it depends on the battery (i.e. lithium, alkaline, standard etc.) and the length of time that the battery has been in use prior to an outage. Additionally you can prolong battery life by turning off the units using the remote during the day for long power outages. Keep in mind that the units use leds so battery use is longer than any incandescent light bulb. Another good feature is that each unit has a low battery indicator which means batteries should be replaced even if you have not had a power outage (this is comparable to smoke and CO detectors which will beep when the battery should be replaced). Best advice I can give you is to have extra batteries on hand to handle long power outages of several days. All you will have to do is replaced the batteries in any unit that fails.
783018
short outages, it works great. Longer outages I have to reset the time. I do not think it's forgotten the programming
193643
True of any AC appliance, obviously, no power, no go. I live in a rural area where this is a frequent occurrence, so I have to maintain a landline just in case. Even if I used my generator, the wi-fi ISP I use does not, so in a matter of 4 hours, no phone service
571706
Yes, this phone will work when the electricity is out. That is why we have two of these.
488088
We have a generator which automatically turns on when utility power is lost for more than 15-20 seconds, so I do not know how long the computer would remain operative without the generator.
1657831
You can set the time that the power is off before it calls the power off alarm (i.e. 1 hour, 90 minutes, 2 hrs., whatever); you can set the temperature at which it will call for temperature alarm (50 degrees, 45 degrees, 40 degrees, etc.); and, you can program it to call up to 3 different numbers for an alarm. There are some other functions too, if I recall, that I do not use them, but you can read about it from the product descriptions.
744462
Yes, This is a simple 24 hour clock timer. I wouldn't bother for short power interruptions but for long outages you should check time every once and awhile. You also need to adjust for daylight savings time twice a year.
2164516
Not to my knowledge. I have not experienced a power outage since installing the control, but I don't recall anything in the very abbreviated documentation.
817207
Hi Steve. No, there is no programming available on this unit. I was going to suggest an appliance timer but I think that after the power to the unit was disconnected it would not come on by default when the timer restored power. Hope this helps
2056978
We have not had an outage since I have owned this, but since it is a land-line phone I assume the phone will work on the old type phone lines, but maybe not the answering unit. (This is why some keep a landline phone for another kind of security.) I am definitely not a techie so double check this.
645229
I don't see why not. I would put them on different time delays for a power failure so they both wouldn't try to call you at the same time. I assume you want two units for temperature monitoring.
291732
I can't imagine it would be a problem. There aren't any pre-sets, for example, that could get lost with a power interruption.
1296984
You don't have to reset the settings. If the power outage was short, you don't have to reset the time. If the power outage was for an hour or more, you will have to reset to the correct time in order for it to work properly.
877207
NO... that why we got. During Sandy, everyone's phone was out who had cordless, including my inlaws. We got this for them just in case. We still have a landline LIKE this one, so no worries if power goes out. : )
1521352
Yes, but it has an option for batteries. I suppose it is in case of power outage.
253254
Hi Eddie. Unfortunately, You will need to turn it back on yourself after a power outage. Have a great day!Vermin