1509 - Talos SFD1000R Black Round Flush Mount Lightning Detector with 20ft Cable

Talos SFD1000R Black Round 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 1509, is a flush-mount device designed for real-time lightning detection. This compact unit is suitable for integration into marine vessels such as boats, jet skis, and kayaks, providing an awareness of approaching or departing storm fronts. It utilizes technology comparable to that found in professional weather stations to detect lightning strikes up to a 25-mile range.

The detector features a round, black design with an IP-67 waterproof rating, ensuring durability in marine environments. It offers visual and audible alerts: three distinct colors (green for 25 miles, blue for 16 miles, red for 6 miles) indicate the distance of a storm, complemented by three audible beeps per detection. This system helps users monitor weather conditions, particularly during peak lightning activity between noon and 6 pm, enabling informed decisions regarding safety on the water. The device includes a 20ft cable for installation and is characterized by low power consumption.