What is Heat Detector?

A heat detector is a fire detection device that responds to high temperatures or sudden temperature changes in an environment. Unlike smoke detectors, it does not sense smoke but activates when the air temperature reaches a preset level or rises rapidly. There are two main types: fixed-temperature detectors, which trigger at a specific heat point, and rate-of-rise detectors, which react to quick increases in heat. These detectors are essential in areas where smoke detectors may give false alarms.

Heat detectors are commonly used in specific areas where there is heat naturally to some extent, like kitchens, boiler rooms, warehouses, and industrial spaces. These places often have fumes due to the nature of the applications carried out in them. These trigger the signal to the control panel, which activates the alarm instantly and shares the exact location of the device to emergency services.