Power Outage
The moment a power outage occurs, CopperWatcher™ will remain fully functioning by support of the alarm systems backup battery and detects theft through a specially modified and patented pressure switch. CopperWatcher™ will sound the existing alarm siren the moment a pressure loss is detected and again drawing attention to the theft. CopperWatcher™ also accepts other forms of applicable detection equipment as long as it meets the demand of the application and quality standards.
Early Detection
Most importantly, you want to detect the attempt early, preventing any repairs associated with a copper theft. CopperWatcher™, by design, persuades a would-be thief to flee a theft attempt as early in the process as possible, keeping equipment damage to a minimum. Some companies promote systems that do not supervise power like CopperWatcher™ does, and if your only line of defense is a pressure switch, then the best outcome to hope for will be a sizable repair of the refrigerant line.
Learn About CopperWatcher™
The CopperWatcher™ is the premier solution to the explosion in air conditioning coil theft for scrap copper. CopperWatcher™ targets the connections thieves’ compromise to steal an air conditioner with unsurpassed reliability. Typically the first thing a thief does before stealing the unit is shut down the high voltage power at the disconnect located next to the A/C.
Supervises Power
CopperWatcher™ intuitively supervises power to the A/C. In the event power is shut off, the CopperWatcher™ sends a signal to the existing burglar alarm system, triggering the system’s loud siren and drawing attention to the would-be thieves. CopperWatcher™ is intelligent enough to determine the difference between a purposeful shut down and a local power outage and will not send “false alarms” to the security panel, saving you a possible fine with your local authorities and the nuisance of the audible alarm.
Doing Your Homework
Do your homework regarding the few systems available and ask if they are as comprehensive as CopperWatcher™ is at providing theft detection. Systems that can be defeated by turning off power, lack a backup battery, or use leak-prone line tap valves, are selling you short or creating you more problems. If they are not covering every vulnerability available to a thief, ask yourself why? It will only cost you more money if you don’t.
What is the cost of doing nothing? It is important to know…
Air conditioning coils can be stolen in a matter of minutes. Replacement of just a single condenser can cost over $5,000.00, how many condensers do you have? Repair of a condenser coil, cut by an attempted theft can cost over $1,800.00. How early in the theft process would you like to detect an attempt?
A theft during the winter can go unnoticed until the following spring, causing additional damage and adding considerable cost to repair. Exposing the compressor oil to moisture and contaminants will ruin it and require an entirely new outdoor unit.
The Government standards for energy efficiency have been raised and condensers less than 13 S.E.E.R. are no longer manufactured. If your S.E.E.R. rating is under 13 or over 10 years old and your outdoor unit is stolen, then you will need to replace all of your equipment and in some cases even the very expensive copper refrigerant lines. This can cost you over $8,600.00 per unit to replace on a typical 2000 sq ft house. How big is your home or business?
Roof mounted units are prime targets because they are not seen, which allows an ample amount of time to steal them all. What is the cost of closing your business or moving into a hotel for a day or two because there is no cool air or heat? Replacement of in stock equipment can take days. Turn your air or heat off right now and see how long it takes to notice a difference.
Some units are special order and take weeks to manufacture. Insurance companies can drop your coverage after 3 theft claims in 5 years. Once dropped by your insurance carrier obtaining coverage will be costly if available at all. Appearance is perception; cages on air conditioners are like burglar bars on windows, what does this say about the neighborhood and property value? Quality cameras are expensive and provide nothing but video to remind you of being a victim. CopperWatcher™ is engineered to work with the system best suited to detect theft, your security system. Loss of revenue, lost customers, loss of sleep, loss of coverage, higher premiums, anger, frustration, what´s the cost?
Purchasing CopperWatcher
CopperWatcher is available on line at the CopperWatcher store. Licensed Alarm and Air Conditioning contractors click this link Online Registration and register for wholesale pricing. Alarm and HVAC distributors call in for distributor pricing 817-684-1216.
Bob Frederick