A new life-saving device is available for boat dock owners across the nation to help protect them and their families.
“ESD can occur when a small amount of electricity leaks off a dock or a boat and enters the water. Leakages can occur when wires get frayed or damaged, water gets into outlets or conduit, from lightning strikes and wildlife, or from the boat lift,” said Tyler Thompson, DockIQ Vice President.
“When a person comes in contact with low level current in the water the muscles can become paralyzed and without immediate intervention, the person or pet can drown.”
All of this can be prevented by using the patented technology within the ShockIQ Mobile System.
“By monitoring your dock with ShockIQ Mobile, you can be alerted to any sort of electrical danger. The device flashes a red light, alarms, and shuts power off to your dock if electricity in the water exceeds preset thresholds,” explained Thompson.
If the device continues to alarm after power has been shut off to the dock, that indicates the current is coming from another source, such as a neighbor’s dock or an irrigation pump.
Dock owners and users are able to see real-time voltage levels in the water as well as monitor your dock's circuitry through using the ShockIQ Mobile app. The app sends notifications if any electricity is detected as well as if you have a faulty GFCI.
“Every year, you hear more and more stories of people around the nation getting hurt or dying from the area around a dock becoming electrified," said Thompson. “A device like this makes too much sense and needs to be on every dock.”
DockIQ has trained DockIQ Dealers located throughout the United States experienced in installing and showing customers how ShockIQ Mobile works to prevent Electric Shock Drowning.
To learn more about ShockIQ and DockIQ, please visit www.dockiq.com.
As a reminder for families and dock owners who do not have a ShockIQ Mobile System, DockIQ shares these tips to help you avoid Electric Shock Drowning.
IF YOU’RE IN THE WATER AND FEEL TINGLING OR SHOCKS:
IF YOU HAVE TO RESCUE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING VICTIM: