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Part Number THP207
ColorWhite
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Weight4.80 Ounces
Length6 inches
Width2 inches
Height8 inches
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Reliance Controls plug-in power failure alarm comes complete with an 8-hour LED backup light. A great way to avoid mishaps caused by unnoticed power failures -- including basement flooding, freezer thaw, and sleeping in -- an audible alarm will sound when your home's electricity fails. Simply plug the alarm into any 120-volt outlet and the alarm is ready to serve you. CSA Certified for the US and Canada, the alarm also comes with a rechargeable battery.
Product Description
Power Out Warning Alarm Plus 6 Hour Flashlight, Sounds An Alarm Clock 86 DB Beeping Tone When Power Fails To The Outlet The Device Is Plugged Into, Super Bright Triple LED's Light Up As Well To Illuminate Area Around Device, Can Be Unplugged & Used As A Flashlight, Includes Permanently Installed 200 MAH Rechargeable NIMH Battery.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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This device works basically as advertised; however, make sure what it does is what you really need before purchasing it.
I bought it to monitor an electrical circuit with a trip-prone GFCI safety device. One outlet on the circuit powers a chest freezer out in my garage. I plugged this unit into an indoor outlet connected to the same circuit. If the GFCI trips, cutting off the power to the freezer and creating a nightmare if the situation remains undetected, the alarm goes off inside.
In my case, this works out perfectly. When triggered, the alarm is just loud enough to attract attention.
There are two significant "catches." First, and as others have noted, the alarm is not very loud. It is about as loud as the beeps of a small alarm clock, or perhaps the more powerful alarm watches. You can hear it fine in a nearby quiet area. You can't hear it through moderately thick walls or from very far away. I can hear it OK inside my single-story house, but I couldn't hear it when I tried connecting it in the garage.
Second, while the unit is fairly unobtrusive, it does tie up an outlet without providing a pass-through socket, and it may interfere with plugging something into the adjoining socket. This could be a problem if you need the socket it occupies, or if you are trying to connect a transformer brick, GFCI plug, or similar bulky plug-in into the remaining socket of a typical outlet.
If these two issues aren't a problem, then this device will do the job just fine.
I bought it to monitor an electrical circuit with a trip-prone GFCI safety device. One outlet on the circuit powers a chest freezer out in my garage. I plugged this unit into an indoor outlet connected to the same circuit. If the GFCI trips, cutting off the power to the freezer and creating a nightmare if the situation remains undetected, the alarm goes off inside.
In my case, this works out perfectly. When triggered, the alarm is just loud enough to attract attention.
There are two significant "catches." First, and as others have noted, the alarm is not very loud. It is about as loud as the beeps of a small alarm clock, or perhaps the more powerful alarm watches. You can hear it fine in a nearby quiet area. You can't hear it through moderately thick walls or from very far away. I can hear it OK inside my single-story house, but I couldn't hear it when I tried connecting it in the garage.
Second, while the unit is fairly unobtrusive, it does tie up an outlet without providing a pass-through socket, and it may interfere with plugging something into the adjoining socket. This could be a problem if you need the socket it occupies, or if you are trying to connect a transformer brick, GFCI plug, or similar bulky plug-in into the remaining socket of a typical outlet.
If these two issues aren't a problem, then this device will do the job just fine.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I bought this hoping it would warn us of a power failure on the circuit to our chest freezer. The light is cute, but the so-called alarm buzzer of 85 dB is a joke. it may be 85 dB if you place it right next to your ear, but from a distance of 20 feet, it is barely audible. to make matters worse, our unit broke in less than 3 weeks. I would not recommend this to anyone; I wish the star ratings allowed an entry of zero stars
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This alarm is a must for anyone with a CPAP machine. It is small and unobtrusive. I no longer am concerned about a power outage. If the power goes off in that outlet, an alarm goes off similar to an alarm clock. There is also a light that goes on at the same time. This is a must for anyone that sleeps with any electrical appliance. Great peace of mind for a small price!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Power Failure Alarm
Good product but the alarm could be louder. I'm not sure if you would hear it if sleeping. This product would be great if they made it just a little louder.
Published 3 months ago by Millhavenman
It works--just a little too quiet
We got it for our basement deep-freeze at the bottom of the stairs. It works just fine, but the other reviewers are right: it's a little too quiet. Read more
Published 3 months ago by kjonb
Way to quiet.
I have very good & sensative hearing. I bought 2 of these. However, I had this next to my bed & did not hear it alarm. In my opinion it is to quiet. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RKG
THP207
Works as stated. Alarm volume is too low to place anywhere accept near the bed. It is as loud as the alarm I use to wake. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mike
NO WAY IS THIS ALARM 85dB.
I PURCHASED THIS BECAUSE OF THE ALARM FEATURE. WELL WHAT THIS IS IS A POOR 3 LED RECHARGEABLE FLASH LIGHT WITH AN ALARM THAT IS NOT AS LOUD AS MY ALARM WRIST WATCH. BAD PRODUCT. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ED SHUBERT
works as advertised
It works great for my needs, monitoring a circuit with an 12 amp electric smoker plugged into it. My only complaint is that I wish it was louder.
Published 5 months ago by C. George
Reliance Power failure alarm with led flashlight
Alarm could be louder but should be adequate. The led flashlight is a nice touch, could be helpful in a power outage.
Published 6 months ago by Mr.T
good idea
I needed a power failure alarm which could wake me if power goes out during the night. The alarm is not real loud but it can wake you up if plugged in near your bed.
Published 6 months ago by K. Rychlak
Not Much of An Alarm
I was disapointed with this alarm. The audible states 72db, no way this is that loud. The Light works as stated, overall, I'm not happy with this product. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steven M. Swope
Reliance Power Failure Alarm THP207
Product worked as advertised with the exception of the sound level which was very low. If you are not next to the alarm I doubt that it would wake you up. Read more
Published 7 months ago by RichR
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