safety shutoff
Automatic danger halt
A safety shutoff is a mechanism that automatically stops the flow of fuel, electricity, or other potentially hazardous materials when dangerous conditions are detected.
Gas appliances have safety shutoffs that cut fuel if a pilot light goes out.
Industrial equipment includes safety shutoffs triggered by overheating, pressure buildup, or loss of containment.
The term also applies to software features that halt processes when errors occur.
- valveFluid flow controller
- gas linePipe carrying natural fuel
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- emergency stopInstant shutdown mechanism
- gasFormless, expanding substance
cutoff · automatic · sensor · pilot · furnace · boiler · water heater · carbon monoxide · flame · thermostat · override · lever · switch · disconnect · kill switch · failsafe · pressure · pressure relief