1516 - Talos SFD1000R Black Rectangular Lightning Detector with 20ft Cable

Talos SFD1000R Black Rectangular with 20ft Cable

• Up to 25 Mile Range
• Compact Design
• Same Technology Used in Expensive Weather Stations
• 3 Different Colors Indicate the Distance (approaching or departing) of the Storm Front: Green = 25 miles, Blue = 16 miles, Red = 6 miles
• 3 Audible Beeps Each Time Lightning is Detected.
• Easy to Mount
• Clean Look When Mounted
• IP-67 Waterproof
• Low Power Consumption

If you frequently spend time out on the water on your boat, jet ski, or kayak, then you need to learn about the TALOS lightning detector for boats and watercraft. Set sail and leave your worries behind knowing the TALOS lightning detector is on hand tracking when potentially dangerous lightning is in the area.

The TALOS lightning detector for boats and watercraft alerts users of lightning strikes up to 25 miles away from a storm. If your boat or watercraft is the only one in the vicinity when lightning strikes, the odds of being struck go way up. Most strikes occur between noon and 6 pm. Keeping the TALOS(R) lightning detector on board, will keep you aware when lightning is in the area.

When lightning is first detected (up to 25 miles), the detector will flash all 8 LEDs for 5 minutes. To save battery life, after 5 minutes of lightning detection, the detector switches to blinking every other LED for the remaining time that lightning is detected (red, blue, or green depending on distance of lightning).

The Talos SFD1000R Lightning Detector, part number 1516, is a compact, IP-67 waterproof device designed for detecting lightning strikes up to 25 miles away. This unit is suitable for businesses and individuals requiring real-time storm front awareness, particularly in outdoor or marine environments. It employs technology similar to professional weather stations to provide reliable detection. The detector uses a combination of visual and audible alerts: three distinct colors (Green for 25 miles, Blue for 16 miles, Red for 6 miles) indicate storm proximity, and three audible beeps signal each lightning detection. Its low power consumption and easy-mount design make it practical for continuous monitoring on boats, jet skis, kayaks, or other remote installations where early warning of electrical storms is critical for safety and operational planning.