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The Vigil Electric or Gas Stove Isolation System is a stove isolation system that will automatically switch the stove off after 20 minutes. There is a bypass switch that allows relatives or carers to use the stove for up to two hours. A licensed gas fitter is required for a gas stove fitting and a licensed electrician is recommended for the electric stove.
Induction Cook Top - these cook tops are electronically operated and produce heat only within the cooking utensils and not on the hotplates.
Wireless Smoke Detectors use a base unit linked to a telephone in the home. They are designed to alert the resident and a call centre if smoke is detected.
Automated Home Systems use wireless or ‘hard wiring’ systems. They can be programmed to operate curtains, lights, heating, and security, as well as monitoring the use of equipment such as the cooker, the fridge and water usage. The system can identify if the cooker has been left on for an extended period, monitor when the resident has left their home or when they have returned. It notifies a carer, or call centre, if there are changes to a person’s regular routine that indicate they may be unwell or injured.