Hobsafe is a device designed specifically to prevent hobs from being left on if the person preparing food is distracted.

Ideal for student kitchens, within private houses or halls of residence. Hobsafe gives conscientious landlords another level of safety assurance and provides peace of mind to families and carers of people living with dementia. Hobsafe is at home in any kitchen.

Hobsafe is a cleverly simple timer which prevents a hob from being left on if the doorbell or a phone call causes a distraction.

Fire is a high price to pay for an unattended hob, but smouldering pans setting off smoke detectors can also be costly if a fire crew arrives at a false alarm.

Fires started in the kitchen by cooking appliances are responsible for 48% of the 37,000 house fires in the UK. However, in a survey, 38% of battery-operated smoke detectors did not sound during a fire because of discharged or disconnected batteries. Hobsafe provides an additional measure of safety against fires, when used alongside fully-functioning, well maintained, frequently tested smoke detectors.

There are three models of Hobsafe, two 2-gang units (PRE9277 portrait or landscape) with a load capacity of 40Amps – these will switch most appliances.  The more compact single gang 30Amp version (PRE9276) is for smaller hobs.