A recent article in Environmental Protection magazine reports that ‘Internal water leaks are the number one cause of property damage in commercial buildings, surpassing fire, theft, and weather-related events combined’ and that ‘Water-damage deductibles of $100,000 to $200,000 are now common’. It is therefore essential to have reliably powered smart meters and water leak detectors that continuously look for signs of a leak.
With the festive season approaching, homes around the world are preparing for a flurry of online orders, with one unlikely device playing an important role: the doorbell. With millions of parcels expected on doorsteps from dawn till dusk, Ultralife Corporation, a leading battery manufacturer, says this Christmas could be the biggest test yet for the humble doorbell and the power source that keeps the chimes ringing.
