TALOS Remote Housing Lightning Detection System w/20′ Cable – Black Round Indicator w/Translucent Housing

Remote Housing Lightning Detection System with 20′ Cable – Black Round Indicator with Translucent HousingLightning can strike from 25 miles away, but thunder can only be heard from 10 miles away. This means lightning can strike even when the sky is blue and it appears no storm is in sight. Each year in the U.S., there are approximately 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes, and about 300 people are struck by lightning causing death or permanent disability.The TALOS Remote Lightning Detector alerts you to approaching or departing storm fronts and lightning by sensing the distance of the lightning strikes that are occurring in the area. Audible and visual alerts make you aware of potentially life-threatening situations.Why TALOS when your phone already provides weather alerts?Phones are not always in hand when lightning is imminentWeather app alerts can be delayed due to tower/doppler locationWeather apps alert at specific intervals – TALOS alerts in real-timeThe environment is too noisy to hear cell phone alertsCell towers may be out of rangeFeatures:Self-contained, stand-alone deviceUp to 25 mile rangeCompact designThe same technology used in expensive weather stations3 different colors indicate the distance (approaching or departing) of the storm front:Green: 25 milesBlue: 16 milesRed: 6 miles3 audible beeps each time lightning is detectedIf lightning strikes multiple times in 1 second, all 3 colors will rotate indicating maximum dangerFlashes yellow once a minute when in active listening modeEasy to mount for a clean, finished lookLow costHigh accuracyIP67 waterproofOEM tested and approvedLow power consumptionReverse polarity protectionTechnical Specifications:Operating Temperatures – -20 to 80C (-4 to 176F)Supply voltage – 6-30 VDCCurrent (listening mode) – 400 ACurrent (detecting mode) – 4.5mAIndicator cutout size – 3/4″ dia.Cable length – 20′