Smart Gas and Smoke Detection Systems for UK Workshops and Garages

Garages and workshops frequently operate at a higher risk because of the potential for major safety hazards from flammable materials, paint fumes, fuel vapours, and soldering smoke. To help shield your workspace, employees, and equipment from invisible threats, USK Digital has created an inexpensive IoT-based solution.

Our intelligent monitoring system continuously scans the air for smoke or dangerous gases. This system provides basic security during off-peak hours in addition to motion detection. It's perfect for independent repair shops, hobby garages, and small auto shops.

Real-Time Alerts Without the Overhead (Showcase Demo System)

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At Usk Digital, we create lightweight prototypes as well as industrial-grade IoT systems. Although the system in below video is a simplified demo prototype, our full-scale solutions can integrate with industry-standard platforms like Siemens LOGO!, Arduino Industrial 101, and Raspberry Pi Compute Modules for more reliable and scalable environments. It is intended to introduce the idea and show how safety features and real-time alerts can be swiftly and economically implemented.

We can convey important concepts to clients using this type of demonstration without needing a complete industrial setup. It's perfect for proof-of-concept talks, education, and early consultation.

In this condensed example, we've shown how inexpensive hardware can still provide robust alerting capabilities using an ESP8266-based microcontroller. This portfolio model shows the idea in action but is not a complete industrial deployment.

It connects to:

• MQ-135 gas sensors – for detecting smoke and poor air quality

• Ultrasonic sensors – for motion detection

• Buzzers and LEDs – to issue instant audible and visual alerts

• Blynk app integration – to send real-time mobile notifications

For small-scale businesses or those who are just starting out with IoT, this setup provides an adaptable and reasonably priced safety layer.

Built for Tradespeople

• 🔧 Helps meet safety compliance

• 🔐 Protects valuable tools and machines

• 📱 Simple app-based control

• 💡 Easy setup—no IT team required