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This is a great product, extremely easy to install. I’ve had a house fire in the past, so am extr...
This is a great product, extremely easy to install. I’ve had a house fire in the past, so am extra cautious around the kitchen. You simply plug the microwave into the plug so it can auto turn off if needed (so it’s safe when you’re not home), and the alarm is magnetized to be placed on the microwave. I tried the test button and it’s very loud. I think this could be used for more than just microwaves as well.
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The way this item works is to detect an overload or surge of power coming from the microwave, whi...
The way this item works is to detect an overload or surge of power coming from the microwave, which could cause smoking. It connects to the wall, the microwave plugs into it and the smoke detector adheres to the microwave via a magnet. Should smoke be detected, the device will automatically shut off power to the microwave. This is all in theory as thankfully we've not yet had a situation where the microwave malfunctioned to that degree! I would, for peace of mind, recommend this for any student!
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I think the pioneer technology safety sensor is an excellent backup safety system for what could ...
I think the pioneer technology safety sensor is an excellent backup safety system for what could happen if a microwave fire occurs. It is easy to hook up and simple to use. I can’t yet see if it will actually work as I have not yet had a microwave fire or smoke from my microwave, but I think it is an excellent safety back up. I hope it never has to be used for its purpose, but it gives me comfort of mind knowing it’s there.
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This little device offers a piece of mind for me. Safety is very important as most fires I feel ...
This little device offers a piece of mind for me. Safety is very important as most fires I feel start in the kitchen. The unit is very small and you do not even notice the device once installed. I have the sensor on the side of the microwave. The magnetic feature holds up the sensor. The sensor has not gone off but I’m hoping it will not ever go off.
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Have you ever accidentally set the microwave instead of to 2 minutes to 2 hours? Well, I have, an...
Have you ever accidentally set the microwave instead of to 2 minutes to 2 hours? Well, I have, and the result wasn't pretty. It didn't burn down the house, but it easily could have gotten there. With this little device that should never happen again. It is very sensitive and cuts the power to the microwave at the first sign of smoke. It may be a little too sensitive, as it sometimes gives a false alarm, especially when I make popcorn. But I'm perfectly willing to live with a false alarm every once in a while and be safe all the time.
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The safe T sensor system is quick add-on safety product for portable or other cord connected micr...
The safe T sensor system is quick add-on safety product for portable or other cord connected microwave ovens that are not built-in and have accessible exhaust vents. It is safety tested and certified by ETL. The system consists of a plug-in module that has an outlet to plug-in the microwave oven and a cord connected sensor module that has a magnetic back to allow attachment on the microwave oven below or adjacent to the exhaust vent. It functions to monitor the output exhaust and if it senses smoke that might occur if food starts to burn it immediately disconnects power to the microwave oven. Note that it does not extinguish a fire, but in the event of a fire disconnecting power is important. Microwave ovens are are intended to be used as attended appliances and this product does not change that but offers an added safety feature. Thorough installation and use instructions with pictures are provided with the system including cleaning instructions for the sensor module. While it has some use limitations and in general not intended for built-in microwave ovens, it is still a nice safety add-on for microwave ovens that meet the specified use criteria.
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A simple, clever device that could save you money -- or your life. I ordered this unit after my e...
A simple, clever device that could save you money -- or your life. I ordered this unit after my elderly mother put a casserole in the microwave and set the time like she would have on a traditional oven. Fortunately, we noticed it before anything caught fire, but this device offers insurance. Setup is dead easy -- just figure out where your exhaust vents are, and attach the sensor there using the magnet on the back of the unit. Then plug the adapter into the outlet and the microwave power cord into the adapter. At the first sign of smoke. the unit will cut power to the microwave. Frankly, it's a feature that should be standard on microwaves, but until it is, this does the trick. Highly recommended.
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PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave Ovens, Grey Is a must ha...
PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave Ovens, Grey Is a must have for microwave oven or the conventional oven for the safety. With fire hazard all over the house, there are never too much of safety precaution at home or work place. I also have experience the food get burnt in the microwave. Fortunately, I found it early enough and our smoke alarm was turned on. With this device, it will cut the power automatically at the first sign of smoke. This will prevent further development of fire. You just need to plug it in between the wall outlet and the microwave oven. It will do the rest to protect you and your family.
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I hope I never can tell you how this works. Several years ago we had an incident with overcooking...
I hope I never can tell you how this works. Several years ago we had an incident with overcooking a back of popcorn which smoked up our kitchen. I'm hoping that just having this in place will keep us from ever repeating that incident. The worst part of the installation is you need to allow time to clean the counter under the microwave when you move it out to get to the plug and you have to rest the clock on your microwave. It was super easy to install. Realize that if you have your microwave plugged into an outlet right behind the microwave, this will make it stand out a little farther from the wall. The sensor has a nice magnet that holds it in place. The sensor also has a red LED on it so plan on a new glow on the side of the microwave. I have included the instructions in my pictures if you are interested.
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Fast & Easy Peace of Mind. So simple, unplug your microwave, plug this device in, plug your micr...
Fast & Easy Peace of Mind. So simple, unplug your microwave, plug this device in, plug your microwave in to this plug and place the sensor by the vent on the microwave and you are all set. If something starts to burn in the microwave the sensor will detect the smoke and cut the power to the unit. Although i haven't burnt anything to test it I have installed it and look at it like an insurance policy. Hopefully I will never have to use it.
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A product that works as advertised. I tested it by plugging it into the wall, the microwave into ...
A product that works as advertised. I tested it by plugging it into the wall, the microwave into it, and starting the microwave. I then started a small, contained fire in close proximity as to imitate smoke coming out of the vent. Sure enough, it sensed the smoke and shut the microwave off! This could literally save my life and my home by allowing a fire to smother rather than feeding it oxygen from the microwave fan. My only complaint is that the beeper is not very loud. Other than that it’s a fantastic product. The instructions are easy to understand and it is simple to use.
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The Safe-T-Sensor by Pioneering Technology is a great safety add-on to the microwave. It will tur...
The Safe-T-Sensor by Pioneering Technology is a great safety add-on to the microwave. It will turn off the microwave when it senses smoke. I got this one for my mom’s apartment. To use the Safe-T-Sensor and all you need to do is to plug in your microwave to the sensor. To plug the sensor and the microwave to an extension cord will not work. The magnetized sensor back needs to be attached to near the vent of the microwave so it will function properly. I like that it is easy to use and could immediately give you peace of mind. This is a good product.
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We ordered the Safe T Sensor for our office kitchen microwave, we had a near mishap a few years b...
We ordered the Safe T Sensor for our office kitchen microwave, we had a near mishap a few years back with a bag of microwave popcorn one of our people was going to pop a bag of popcorn punched the wrong button and we had smoke, had a terrible smell of burned popcorn for a few days, and just lucky we didn't have a fire, the Safe T Sensor will interrupt the power supply to our microwave the second it senses smoke, this sensor is very easy to install, comes with good instructions, there is a report that says there is over 7000 microwave fires a year, and millions in damage, we plan on installing safe T sensor on all of our microwaves.
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This is a really cool safety circuit for small home appliances! OK, so the kids are going back to...
This is a really cool safety circuit for small home appliances! OK, so the kids are going back to college and they have a microwave in the dorm room, or there is a microwave in the rec room downstairs that they have access to all the time, you need one of these! The circuit breaker unit pushes into any regular 110V house outlet, then you place the magnetic smoke detector end onto the appliance. No tape required. Plug the microwave into the base circuit breaker outlet. That's it! Once plugged in it will monitor the microwave and if it senses smoke it shuts down the outlet for you! Shuts the entire appliance off, no power means the food won't continue to burn and start a big fire! It also senses smoke if the appliance is defective and starts on fire, shutting down it's power source and saving you big time! Great idea and it can be installed after the fact, on any counter microwave! Can't wait to get more of these for the toaster oven, bread toaster, etc. Anything that has metal sides and heats up to cook food can benefit from this idea! I love it! Highly recommended!
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The Pioneering Technology Safe-T-Sensor cooking fire solution for microwave ovens is a device I d...
The Pioneering Technology Safe-T-Sensor cooking fire solution for microwave ovens is a device I did not know existed but it does seem like a very good idea and it adds another level of fire safety to my home. It is such an easy device to install, just plug the control box into the wall outlet and then plug in the microwave oven to the control box. The sensor has a magnetic base to attach it to the side of the microwave that has vents on it. It would be good for a household with young children and older adults which may make a mistake when using the microwave. My wife does have a tendency to overheat items in the microwave and this sensor will add more safety. The Pioneering Technology Safe-T-Sensor comes with a one year warranty.
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The Safe T Sensor is a good idea, a good addition to safety in the house. The Sensor itself has a...
The Safe T Sensor is a good idea, a good addition to safety in the house. The Sensor itself has a magnet on the back so when installed by the vent of the microwave it will shut off the power right away when there is a sign of smoke. The sensor has a test button to see it in action, I hope there is no fire in my house caused by the microwave but it gives me a sense of safety by having it plugged in and working. The installation is easy and done fast, no tools required. The color blends in with the back of the microwave and it is hidden away.
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I obtained the PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave Ovens aft...
I obtained the PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave Ovens after one of my grandsons tried to dry his wet socks in the microwave. The sensor easily installs with no tools required by simply plugging it into the wall outlet and plugging the microwave into the sensor. The alarm will activate when there is any hint of smoke or even those smells emitted before smoke is actually detected. It alerts you to the need to check your microwave. Similar to a smoke detector on your ceiling, actual smoke or fire does not need to be present to sound the alarm. I intend to install one on my toaster oven also (I tested it and burnt toast crumbs will also activate the alarm). What a great safety solution this is.
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This review is for the Pioneering Technology Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave O...
This review is for the Pioneering Technology Safe-T-Sensor: Cooking Fire Solution for Microwave Ovens. Honestly, I didn’t really know that I needed this device, didn’t know they existed, but when I saw it I did a bit of research, I realized that it would be a good safety precaution. Like many folks, our microwave is in a partially enclosed cabinet so there could be some damage should a fire occur. It’s magnetically attached to the vented side of the oven, which is where the smoke would come out and then plugged into the outlet and the microwave is plugged into the device at the outlet. It’s provides peace of mind especially if you have someone in your home who suffers from memory loss (if they’ve forgotten there’s something in the oven and cook it for a very long time – we had that happen). Here’s what I’ve also learned: microwave fires are rare (and since there’s usually smoke first this device would shut down the oven immediately). All UL microwave appliances are built to NOT catch fire and if you do have a fire due to packaging, etc. don’t open the microwave until it extinguishes.
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Almost everyone has a microwave and many have had fires due to overheating of food or popcorn bag...
Almost everyone has a microwave and many have had fires due to overheating of food or popcorn bags catching fire. Anyone with elderly parents will appreciate this device after they try to cook in aluminum foil or paper wraps. My mother-in- law thought she could heat up tea in a metal teapot. Well now it's short and stout because the plastic handle burned off and ruined the microwave. This will be a life and property saver. Very easy to install and use.
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5 stars if it does what it says it will...
5 stars if it does what it says it will do.
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I purchased this for my elderly mom who has mild...
I purchased this for my elderly mom who has mild cognitive impairment who had previous overcooked some food in a plastic container which wound up melting away and causing smoke in her apartment as she left the microwave running for too long! When I finally installed this device in her existing microwave oven, the sensor did not immediately shut off the power when it sensed smoke coming out from the oven as its supposed to! The plastic container wound up burning away pretty badly and her apartment was full of smoke. Eventually it did turn off the power to the oven. Luckily, I was already on my way to her apartment and caught this just in time as the Super came up to see what was going on. The device was placed properly next to the oven's vent ports, but it should have turned off the power as soon as it smelled smoke rather than the entire apartment full of it!!! This need to be readjusted to do what it's supposed to do!
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    I gave it 5 stars, great idea, don't know if...
    I gave it 5 stars, great idea, don't know if it works, and truthfully I don't want to know, because I don't want a fire. A little bit of peace of mind.
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    I was very pleased with the safe t sensor
    I was very pleased with the safe t sensor
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