There is an electric skylight rain sensor that is tested.
You can enjoy the sights and sounds of rain from inside your home.If your skylights are ajar, the first pitter-patter of droplets on the roof can be equally alarming.The rain sensor built into VELUX will allow you to close your skylights without having to worry about water getting into your interior space.
A sense of comfort and peace of mind is offered by knowing the rain sensor on your VELUX skylight.How does the rain sensor work to make sure your skylights close in time for a storm?
The solar powered "Fresh Air" skylights have a Piezoelectric rain sensor that reacts to sound.The device converts changes in temperature, pressure and sound to an electrical charge.In this case, the sound of rain hitting the sensor causes a subtle change in shape, which makes it possible to close the skylights.
An electric rain sensor requires too much continuous current to draw on the batteries in a solar charged system, so it is replaced by this particular type.If a Solar powered "Fresh Air" Skylight is not your first choice, you can still enjoy this feature.The skylights have an integrated rain sensor that will close the skylights with the first drops of water.
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