Gsm air temperature sensor in the country. Devices for remote control and maintenance of temperature in the house. Temperature control devices - GSM alarms

Temperature sensors are used as part of burglar alarms or Smart Home systems. Their main function is to control the temperature in the room. You should buy a GSM temperature sensor when it becomes necessary to collect information and send it to the central alarm device. In Smart Home systems, the device allows you to find out information about the indoor climate, which affects the automatic switching on or off of electrical appliances. GSM-control of the premises, an integral part of which is an alarm system with temperature sensors, allows you to save the owner's time and money as efficiently as possible. It is enough to purchase and install a SIM card, and connect the sensor to an electrical outlet.

What are GSM thermometers for?

  • For remote control of all types of heating devices (electric, gas or solid fuel boilers);
  • To control heaters (air conditioner, infrared heaters, underfloor heating and others);
  • To collect information about temperature and humidity.

If you believe the reviews of experts about GSM thermometers and alarms with temperature sensors, then we can conclude that temperature control and regulation systems are the most modern ways to control the room climate. This is not only heating or air conditioning, but also the ability to filter the air and humidify it.

Why is it worth buying a GSM thermometer and an alarm system with temperature sensors?

  • Possibility at any time to get all the information about the temperature regime. Most of the models can be controlled through Android/iOS Apps, allowing real-time data collection and use;
  • The device can perform dozens of tasks in automatic or semi-automatic modes, eliminating the need for the user to manually control temperature and climate variables;
  • The price of a GSM temperature sensor seems to be quite low, considering all the possible ways to save electricity, water, gas, which are achieved by using the device;
  • If the temperature reaches a critical point (which you set yourself), the sensor will report this by sending an SMS message. In addition, the device can be configured and controlled using SMS commands.

The possibilities of devices for remote control of heating every year (what's there every year - almost every month!) are becoming more and more perfect. Smartphone app developers try to make them easy to use and easy to understand even for untrained people. Briefly, we list only the main features of such systems that support:

  • normal operation, when the set temperature is maintained throughout the house;
  • zonal mode, when different rooms can have individual temperatures;
  • prevention of defrosting of the heating system (freezing of pipes) in the cold season, when you are away from your country house or cottage;
  • the possibility of early switching on the boiler, for example, you need to warm up a country house when you are going to visit it on weekends or holidays;
  • always be aware of the operation of your autonomous heating and, if necessary, carry out its diagnostics;
  • a temporary mode in which at different times during the day the house can maintain its own thermal regime with a significant reduction in material costs for fuel, for example, you can set the boiler to low power (respectively, to low fuel consumption), going to work or on business, and turn on normal mode before returning.

Remote heating control means that any of these modes, as well as specific room temperatures, are changed using mobile communications, or heating is controlled via the Internet.
This approach is part of the ideology of creating a “smart home”, which entails the further development of all engineering systems at home in order to ensure ease of use and create the most comfortable living conditions.

Which heating system can be controlled remotely?

In country houses and cottages, two-pipe systems with forced circulation of the coolant are currently most often used: the circulation pump pumps the coolant through the entire heating system, which, thanks to the distributor comb, can be supplied to each heater.
In such systems, as a rule, a safety block of the heating system is used to protect it from destruction in unforeseen situations, for example, in the event of an increase in pressure beyond the allowable one.
It is also necessary to have additional equipment to control the operation of the heating system: sensors, special valves and devices for adjusting the coolant flow, and it is also necessary to combine various devices into an information network

Weather-compensated heating control

To date, it is considered the most promising. In such systems, in addition to the room temperature sensor, an external air temperature meter is also used. In principle, a weather-dependent heating controller will work with one external sensor, but using two allows you to achieve more accurate mode maintenance and even implement self-adaptation of the system to specific temperature changes: if it gets colder outside, then the temperature of the coolant in the system rises in advance, if it is warmer - then decreases in advance. In addition to saving fuel, this reduces the inertia of the system, which increases its efficiency and also provides additional cost savings. One of the basic points of weather-dependent heating control can use a temperature of plus twenty degrees - with it, the temperature of the coolant is taken equal to the ambient temperature, while the heating is actually turned off. It is also necessary to take into account the zonal temperature control, i.e. if, for example, a large number of people gathered in one of the rooms, due to which it became hotter, the system detects a local increase in temperature relative to that set by the weather heating controller, and makes a correction in this zone.
In general, serious battles flared up on the Internet about - is it worth using weather-dependent automation at all or is it money thrown to the wind? In short, the opinion of our specialists, confirmed, by the way, by the reviews of numerous customers, is unambiguous - yes, it is worth it, but not in all cases. And in what? Answer

Types of remote control heating systems

Currently, two systems are used for remote control of heating:

  • using a set of equipment with an Internet gateway. The presence of a Wi-Fi router and the Internet in this case is mandatory.
  • using a GSM heating control module. Requires a special GSM module with a SIM card from a mobile operator.

Remote control of the boiler room using mobile GSM

But what if there is no wired Internet in a country house? How can the heating be controlled in this case?

Yes, it's very simple - with the help of a special GSM module and, of course, a mobile phone. In fact, the GSM module acts as your personal assistant - you called him, gave him a command, for example, to pre-heat hotter by a certain time - and the whole family will come to a warm and comfortable house. Or vice versa, if you forgot in the morning, leaving for work, to reduce the power of the boiler is not a question, you can do it right from work, via the Internet or directly from your smartphone, while you are still getting to work.
The GSM module is a compact device with its own SIM card of any operator (it is important that it provides reliable signal reception in the given area), which allows you to control the indoor climate from any phone (satellite, mobile or fixed line), tablet or PC.

The undisputed leader in the market of GSM thermostats is currently the Russian company MicroLine. The company produces a wide range of GSM modules for remote control of heating boilers, including multifunctional controllers that provide control of the most complex heating systems.
You can buy in the appropriate section on our website GSM heating control

Depending on the settings you have made, your phone will either receive short SMS notifications with various information and instructions for changing the settings of the heating boiler, or you will receive phone calls with various information about the operation of the heating system. A special mobile application is installed on the phone (there are versions for Android, iOs, and Windows Phone), which allows you to directly remotely control almost all parameters of the heating boiler.
The GSM heating control module is essentially a computer docked with external sensors and having the ability to change the operating modes of the heating system. Naturally, the module must be in the zone of reliable reception of mobile operators.

GSM heating control module can operate in several modes:

  • automatic, when, based on signals from installed sensors, the controller maintains the specified modes according to the specified program;
  • SMS heating control when the heating system is controlled by sending SMS. In this case, when new data arrives, for example, about the temperature in the room, the controller accepts them for execution and begins to automatically support them;
  • warning, by sending alarm messages about the current state of the house (gas leak, break in the water supply system, etc.);
  • remote control of other devices connected to the GSM module (watering, lighting, alarm, etc.).

GSM - heating control allows you to remotely:

  • receive indoor temperature reports;
  • receive notifications about the current state of heating equipment;
  • change the operating mode of the system by raising or lowering the temperature, including separately in each room.

Heating control is not limited to these functions. In principle, any heating system can be turned into a remote one. To do this, it must have an automatic mode of operation, and a special GSM controller must be connected to it to control heating and communicate with the subscriber.

Is this not enough for you? Then look at the possibilities of multifunctional GSM controllers, for example: ZONT H-1000 or ZONT H-2000 The devices are complex, require professional knowledge during installation and configuration, so only highly qualified specialists are required for installation - contact our company, we have them!

Remote control of the boiler using a set of equipment with an Internet gateway

Now consider the option of remote control of heating, if the country house or cottage has the Internet and, of course, a Wi-Fi router (aka a router).
Everything is much simpler here - you can see the capabilities of the devices proposed below and forever forget about worries about the state of the heating system in your home.

Salus IT500 provides control and adjustment of operation parameters in a maximum of two heating zones, for example, in the 1st room on the first floor of the cottage and the shower room on the second floor.
The kit includes an actuator (boiler receiver), a 2-channel room thermostat (weekly boiler programmer, boiler control panel) and an Internet gateway connected to an Internet router (router).

Possibilities of controlling the heating system using a set of equipment with the Salus iT500 Internet gateway:

  • control of heating only modes (boiler and, if necessary, pump);
  • management of several heating zones;
  • management of heating and hot water supply of a country house.
  • maintenance of different temperatures in different rooms, schedule of temperature regimes by days, hours and minutes
  • 6 preset heating modes on delivery
  • hot water heating control, automatic control modes, including energy-saving and "holiday" mode.
  • a unique system for connecting devices via the Internet, providing reliable connection and control of the heating system: smartphone (or personal computer) -> Internet server -> router (router) -> thermostat -> receiver -> boiler

All equipment is wireless and communicates with each other via a radio channel, i.e. no need for electrical wiring. The room thermostat for the heating boiler is programmed for daily, weekly or 5+2 operating modes. The thermostat screen and applications for remote heating control display the current state of the boiler, the current temperature and the set temperature. Schedule setting can be done from the thermostat panel, web browser or mobile app.
The thermostat has a modern design, is highly reliable and safe to use.
With the use of additional equipment Salus Controls, it is possible to control, including remote control, underfloor heating, gas and electric boilers, oil heating systems, as well as almost any other heating systems and appliances.
Remote control does not require a dedicated external IP address, the whole system works perfectly on any mobile Internet (Yota, Megafon, Beeline, etc.), it is also possible to control from computers and mobile devices on Android and iOS operating systems.

What to do if there is no wired Internet in the house, and a Wi-Fi Internet thermostat has already been purchased?

Most likely in the country there is coverage of mobile operators, isn't it? So you have internet! Just buy a Wi-Fi router with a USB port and in addition to it a 3G or 4G modem. Install a SIM card of any mobile operator in the modem that provides a reliable signal in the area where your home is located. You insert the modem itself into the USB connector of the router and that's it - now you have the opportunity to control the heating of the dacha remotely!

If for someone the iT500 seems expensive, the company offers a more budget solution - an internet thermostat Salus RT310i
The thermostat has somewhat reduced capabilities compared to its "big brother", but it can be a worthy replacement due to the lower price of the kit. Externally, the RT310i looks more modest compared to the first-class high-tech design of the iT500, it lacks touch controls, but the models are almost identical in functionality. Except that while the iT 500 is capable of controlling 2 heating or cooling zones, the RT310i can only control one zone.

Missing the features of the iT500? No problem - Salus iT600 can do it all and more!

If you do not have enough iT500 functionality to control only two heating zones, then on our website a more functional one is presented multizone(there are wired and wireless versions) system Salus iT 600 Smart Home. Well, something, and its capabilities for remote control of heating (and not only!) Will be enough even for the most demanding consumer!

iT 600 Smart Home combines the ability to control underfloor heating, remote control of heating using thermostats, single switching at the “smart home system” level, temperature change in each room using a smartphone with Internet access, control and management of any electrical appliances in house, connecting sensors for opening windows and doors, and many other functionalities. The system was far ahead of not only its competitors in the field of remote heating control, but also set a trend in the field of automation and dispatching of engineering systems for many years to come!

For more information about the capabilities of the system, see the article:
Smart House. Heating control system SALUS iT600

Attention! The new line of Salus iT600 Smart Home products is already on sale!

Now you can not only remotely control heating, but also protect your home and control electrical appliances!

Now you have the opportunity buy Salus iT600 Smart Home- a new line of automation for the Smart Home!

This is the same complete system for remote control of heating via the Internet. iT600 plus additional features:

  • using a universal internet gateway The Smart Home UGE600, which now supports up to 100 ZigBee wireless devices, replaces last year's Salus G30 gateway.
  • control and management of various electrical appliances connected to Salus SPE600 smart sockets with the ability to account for consumed electricity
  • connection and control of the security alarm using wireless sensors for opening doors or windows Salus OS600 Door Sensor
  • managing your system just got easier, thanks to the new Salus Smart Home app for iOS and Android smartphones, whose interface and device registration have become much simpler and clearer!

All system components are wireless devices operating in the modern ZigBee home network standard, now you can create separate groups of devices that work in one bundle and which can be assigned individual tasks.

In the future, the company's engineers intend to expand the capabilities of the smart home control system, but now you can buy Salus iT600 Smart Home, starting with the essentials, and build your Smart Home at a very attractive price!

And what about the owners of outdated heating systems?

Tech WiFi 8S can control the temperature in 8 rooms, each of which can have up to 6 thermal actuators!
In addition to controlling thermoelectric actuators, the controller can also control the boiler: when the set temperature is reached in all rooms, it will turn off the boiler using a “dry contact”.
Buy heating control system TECH WiFi-8S

Remote control of complex heating systems

The Polish company Tech Controllers, which produces a wide range of controllers with the possibility of remote control, is gaining an increasing share in this market segment.
By themselves, Tech controllers are multifunctional devices that are the main, basic part of the system, which can remotely control heating systems of almost any complexity using additional modules. There are a lot of possibilities, therefore, using an example, we will consider only the possibilities for remote control.

Tech Controllers Hardware Installation Example

In the photo for installation used:
1. Controller Tech ST-409n- a multifunctional device designed to control the central heating system, providing:
interaction with three wired room regulators
interaction with a wireless room thermostat
smooth control of three mixing valves
DHW pump control
return temperature protection
weather control and weekly programming
the ability to connect the ST-65 GSM module for remote control of heating from a GSM smartphone
the ability to connect the ST-505 module, which allows remote control of the boiler via the Internet.
Possibility to control two auxiliary valves with additional modules ST-61v4 or ST-431 N
Ability to control additional equipment, such as garage doors, lighting or sprinkler, etc.

Various Tech modules can be used for remote control, it all depends on the specific needs of the owner. For example:

What if the heating system is so individual that none of the above solutions can fully meet the needs of its owner to manage it?
There are no hopeless situations! Most often, the customer himself simply does not understand (and should not!) All the possibilities of modern remote control systems for heating. It is really difficult for an unprepared person to understand all this abundance of devices offered on the market, which are completely different from each other in terms of functionality, price, and, of course, quality. Yes, and installers, often, simply have no idea about the possibilities for controlling heating systems - their task is to mount the system, but how often you will run around the house (or to the boiler room) and turn various valves to ensure constant thermal comfort, they do not care . Our specialists more than once had to almost completely remake the "creations" of such craftsmen, and this, believe me, costs a lot of money. A miser pays twice... Contact us, we will consult for free, and if necessary, we will install a remote control system for heating, we will help with the selection of high-quality equipment at an affordable price.

The specialists of the company "Termogorod" Moscow will help you choose the right one, buy as well as install a remote heating control system, find an affordable solution. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, telephone consultation is absolutely free!
You will be satisfied cooperating with us!

Do you own a country house and are you interested in effective temperature control? It turns out that at present there are several more or less effective ways, thanks to which the temperature in the country can be controlled.

The ability to control the temperature in a country house guarantees a number of significant advantages, which we will discuss in this article. And, of course, we will consider the most relevant technologies to date to achieve such results.

What is the purpose of remote temperature control systems?

By installing special equipment, through which the temperature for giving will be regulated, it will be possible to achieve the following results:

  • Ensuring comfortable parameters of moisture content in the air (moisture content is the ratio of temperature and humidity in the room).
  • Ensuring a longer service life of a construction object.
    It's no secret that sudden changes in temperature and excessive humidity in the cold season is the primary reason for the frequent cosmetic and restoration repairs. Operational adjustment of temperature indicators allows you to prevent the appearance of mold on the walls and extend the service life without the need for repair work.
  • Ensuring the rational use of energy resources and, as a result, saving money.
    In order to ensure optimal parameters of moisture content in the air, you can install a gas boiler or an electric heater and operate them without interruption during the entire cold season. But, in the end, the bill for consumed electricity or gas will be impressive.
    You can do otherwise and apply a system in a country house that will turn on air heating exactly when it is needed. As a result, energy consumption will decrease significantly, which will save a certain amount of money.
  • Ensuring the safety of the operation of the construction site.
    As already mentioned, you can apply continuous round-the-clock heating, even when you are not at home. But, on the one hand, it is not cheap, and on the other hand, it is unsafe, since heating equipment operated in the absence of a person can be a potential hazard.
    The situation is quite different when you receive reliable data on the temperature in the room at a distance and, if necessary, you can adjust this data upward or downward.

So now we know the benefits of remote temperature control. It remains to consider the technologies on the basis of which this control is carried out.

GSM based technologies

To ensure effective control of the temperature parameters of the air in the room, you can use a GSM thermometer for summer cottages and special temperature sensors. The use of such technology is a relatively new development, which is becoming more widespread both in our country and abroad.

Using modern GSM systems, you can not only receive real information about the temperature in the room, but also remotely control these parameters, bringing them to the required value.

The functioning of the remote control system is carried out as follows:

  • The user of the system, by means of an SMS message via a GSM cellular communication channel, receives information about the values ​​of the controlled parameters and, if necessary, sends a control command by means of a message.
  • The system, consisting of GSM thermometers and alarm sensors, sets the optimal temperature parameters from the user's point of view and maintains them for the entire specified time.

Remote temperature control is a progressive technology that is actively used in modern Smart Home systems.

Important: A prerequisite for the effective functioning of the GSM thermometer is a stable supply of electricity.
If the power supply is intermittent, you will need to purchase or rent a diesel generator to give.

At the moment, the following versions of GSM-thermometers are presented on the market:

  • modifications with an integrated thermal converter;
  • modifications with an external location of the thermal converter.

How GSM - thermometer works

  • The device is powered by an external or integrated battery. Thus, the device effectively functions until the moment when the battery is discharged. After that, the battery automatically starts charging through the power supply.
  • Setting the device parameters is done by hand using a PC via a USB connector.
  • Depending on the brand and model of the device, it is possible to work with one or another number of phone numbers required to send messages.
  • Phone numbers from which sensor configuration is allowed are determined both when configuring using a PC and when configuring from a phone.
  • Depending on the modification and model, the device may have a power saving mode., in which the device operates from the internal battery for more than a month.
  • GSM - the thermometer is supplied to the user with specialized software that simplifies the use of the system.

Features of the use of remote thermostats

Thermostats of this type are installed at a certain distance from the heating equipment. The required temperature is set on the thermostat, and the heating device starts to work in such a mode that the set parameters are constant with minimal deviations.

In the photo - a stylish thermostat that will decorate any room

The thermostat is controlled by means of keys that duplicate the controls on the heating device. The device is equipped with a digital display, which displays readings about the air temperature in the room.

The advantage of this solution is that the price of a remote thermostat is an order of magnitude more affordable than the cost of a GSM thermometer. At the same time, using the thermostat, you can set the operating parameters of the heating equipment for several days in advance.

A significant disadvantage of such devices is the impossibility of notifying the user at a distance about malfunctions and malfunctions in the operation of heating equipment.

Important: The use of a special thermostat allows you to ensure optimal temperature parameters within a single room or several adjacent rooms.
At the same time, energy consumption becomes more economical, and the resource of heating equipment is longer.

If you have any questions and need more helpful information, watch the video in this article.

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The temperature in a house, office or other room: a bathhouse, a garage, a country house - should correspond to a comfortable range at any time of the year. But how to ensure that this mode is constant, and even economical? A modern and reliable room temperature control system successfully solves this problem today.

Room temperature control

The principle of operation of all control systems is the timely removal of indicators, in our case, the temperature of the air or floor in the room, and their timely processing. If the system sees that the temperature has reached its maximum value, the heater or several, depending on the number of connected sensors, turns off. And when the minimum value is reached, on the contrary, it turns on. For some premises, only one indicator is not enough. For example, for a snowmelt system installed on the roof of a house or garage, it is also possible to record precipitation levels, which is quite justified from an economic point of view.

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Remote room temperature control

Today, gsm room temperature control is actively developing. This became possible due to the availability of mobile gadgets that can remotely monitor the operation of sensors. Such systems are highly economical and have proven themselves among consumers who value functionality. Now, even while at work, the user has the ability to control the temperature at home. Using an inexpensive one, you can use a special mobile application for IOS and Android to control and manage the heating system. By sending the appropriate command in the GSM 900/1800 network, it is easy to change the parameters and time of heating the room.

The dream of every person is to provide maximum comfort and coziness in their home. And the first step towards the goal is to create the optimal temperature in a dwelling - a country house, a summer house or an apartment. Many people leave this function behind themselves, controlling the readings of the thermometer and making changes in the operation of the heater (air conditioner). But there are a few drawbacks here:

  • firstly, such control requires constant attention, which is not always convenient and takes a lot of time;
  • secondly, you can monitor the temperature only while you are inside the house (apartment). In the absence of the owner, there will be no one to do this.

For example, there are cases when a boiler malfunction led to defrosting of the heating system and the need for expensive repairs. At the same time, the owner found out about the problem too late, when rescue measures were already useless.

The best solution is to use a special gsm device that remotely monitors the temperature inside the room and promptly notifies you when the parameter drops below (above) the permissible level. Informing, as a rule, occurs via SMS or a call to the owner's number. Today, temperature control, power supply and the ability to remotely control the load (heater, pump, light) are extremely reliable.

Main functions

Modern gsm temperature control devices are part of a unique smart home system. Their main functions include:

  • remote temperature control in any of the objects, for example, in an apartment, in a country house, in a country house. At the same time, you can use the functions of the gsm device all year round - both in cold and hot seasons;
  • control of the heating system and protection against defrosting. Timely installation of the system and receiving relevant information via SMS allows you to save the boiler and save the house from hypothermia;
  • the ability to study graphs and parameters collected by each of the sensors for a certain time period (typical for most devices).

The temperature parameter is fixed by the device and transmitted via gsm signal by means of a message (for each of the connected sensors). All that is required for the owner is to set the minimum and maximum temperature limits, as well as program the phone numbers to which the notification will be made. When the temperature level goes beyond the specified limits, the controller can turn on (turn off) the heating element or send a signal about cooling (excessive heating) of the house.

Smart gsm device allows the owner to request the current temperature at will. All that is required is to dial the number of the card installed in the gsm device, hang up and wait for the SMS message.

Remote temperature control and its automatic regulation - the ability not only to maintain the set parameters at a certain level, but also to prevent the failure of the expensive heating system of the dacha (house, apartment).

Overview of popular devices

Against the backdrop of demand for remote temperature control devices, the supply is also growing. Recently, a whole group of devices worthy of the attention of consumers has appeared on the market.

GSM sockets

The most simple and well-known are GSM sockets - when choosing a model, first of all, pay attention to electrical safety and reliability of the design. Agree that it is absolutely unreasonable to entrust remote work, and even more so connecting the load, to an accidentally purchased device (even at a low price).

The most popular GSM sockets include the TelemetricaT4 model from a Russian manufacturer. Reliable design, easy operation and the presence of a Russian electrical safety certificate make it the best offer on the market.

Pole Thermo GSM

An autonomous temperature sensor will be useful for those who have no or unstable 220 V power supply.

A capacious battery guarantees reliable operation throughout the winter season, and simple settings via SMS commands do not cause difficulties. The device comes with 2 temperature sensors. Manufacturer "Siberian Arsenal", Novosibirsk.

GSM thermometers

For those who are also interested in the possibility of remote control of a heating boiler, we will consider the following models:

  • - the model has a screen for easy control, as well as control buttons for manual operation of the room thermostat. It is possible to switch loads up to 8 kW through a power relay unit.
  • GSM thermometer allows you to control the temperature through free applications for iOS and Android devices. It has the ability to connect multiple temperature sensors.
  • Signal XQ is a simple design and installation gsm device for home temperature control. The device has a compact size. Despite the fact that a powerful filling with a unique "intelligence" is provided inside. A feature of the device is the presence of an accurate temperature sensor and a built-in battery. You can set only one parameter, upon reaching which an SMS message will be sent to the set phone number. In addition, the Signal XQ device is able to quickly report a power outage, which plays an equally important role in ensuring the stability of the main devices. In the absence of external power, the device will be able to work offline for about a day;
  • Sapsan PRO 5T is a device that allows you to control the temperature at the installation site. Inside the device there is one sensor, in which the upper and lower temperature ranges can be set. Upon reaching the set temperature limits, an SMS message is sent or the owner is dialed. The device has one output, to which one electrical appliance can be connected, for example, a boiler. Sapsan PRO 5T provides the possibility of programming through a computer, which greatly simplifies the overall setup process;
  • GSM-Climat, ZONT H-1 is a device that can not only control the temperature inside the room, but also control connected devices. In particular, you can set operating modes that allow you to turn on and off equipment according to a specific schedule. At the request of the owner, the gsm system can be controlled via the global network or through dialing.

Results

The benefits of gsm systems for remote control can hardly be overestimated. With their help, you can not only learn about the excess (decrease) of the temperature in the room, but also ensure the stable operation of heating systems, for example, the same boiler. Using such a device in your home is a guarantee of a comfortable temperature and the ability to protect yourself from unforeseen expenses.

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