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From: CAPEK%YKTVMT.BITNET@cunyvm.cuny.edu (Peter G. Capek)
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Subject: For Telecom-ers Who Live up North
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Date: 30 Nov 90 04:44:28 GMT
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 10, Issue 857, Message 6 of 12


{The New York Times} Travel section this past Sunday mentioned an
interesting device called a Telefreeze.  It connects to a phone line
and makes the line go "off hook" when the ambient temperature goes
below a preset limit.  The idea is that you would periodically call
home (or your ski house..) and if you get a busy, call a
neighbor/plumber/heating contractor to investigate before the pipes
freeze.  Available through dealers and plumbers.  The manufacturer is
Telefreeze Company at 516-288-4451; contact there is Preston Brown.
Usual disclaimers apply.  Please, let's not resurrect the discussion
about whether this device is transmitting a message and thereby
depriving some corporation of revenue.

In this vein, I'd mention that there exist similar devices which can
be used to turn on a light when the temperature drops.  I have one
which cost about $25, and an adjustable temperature setting.


Peter Capek