When we think of home security systems, we usually think of alarms that make a lot of noise, but do they really deter the intruder before they steal anything?
Check out the fog cannon. It’s a security device that fills the room with dense fog in seconds, making it very difficult for the intruder to see anything.
A fog cannon is mounted in plain sight, and looks similar to an air conditioner. Connect it to your traditional alarm, and when the alarm is triggered, fog will fill the room in less than five seconds.
The fog is harmless to humans and pets, fixtures and furniture, and computer equipment. Once the fog has filled a room, it takes about 20 minutes to clear out by opening windows and using fans.
Watch the 35-second video below to see a fog cannon in action:
That’s weird, but creative and actually pretty cool. When it first kicks in, I imagine it’s going to scare the **** out of the intruder, thinking it’s poison gas. (We’ve all seen too many movies.)
If the intruder slips and falls because his view was obstructed by the gas, what are the homeowners liabilities?
I’m sure the homeowner would get sued, which means you would be better of using poison gas instead of fog. Dead men tell no tales.
I have a feeling there is a secret “poison gas” option. But Jim, you wouldn’t be completely safe – the families of the cleaning staff would still be able to sue.
Triggering a quantity of stink bombs would provide a stronger incentive to vacate, while not impeding the intruder’s rapid egress.