What does Scul-Tel look like?
This small black box (about the size of a smoke detector) is powered by a long-life battery, allowing the system to function even during a power failure. What’s involved in the installation? The main Scul-Tel unit is mounted in the basement, keeping it out of your way. A low-profile sensor is placed in the home to monitor temperature. A second sensor is placed on the tank gauge to monitor its fuel level. It’s wired into your phone line for access to call our office. Our delivery system is alerted while you still have a significant amount of oil in the tank, avoiding last minute emergencies. How does Scul-Tel use my telephone line? If an alert is sent, the Scul-Tel transmitter goes into action by dialing the phone number of Riverside’s computer. The correct message (either Loss of heat or Fuel reorder) is transmitted, and we take the appropriate action. We are equipped to respond to Loss of heat calls 24 hours per day, every day, in cold weather. Should your line be in use when the Scul
