Pool Alarm
Pool Alarm
What Does a Pool Alarm Do?
In the USA, over 4,000 people drown every year, making it the fourth leading cause of accidental death (American Institute for Preventive Medicine). 1/3 of the people who drown each year are children under the age of 14. Could something as simple as a Pool Alarm save thousands of lives each year?
The concept behind a pool alarm is pretty simple; it is an electronic device that will monitor pool water for movement. When movement is detected, it will sound an alarm to notify you something is in the water. A child can drown in the time it takes to go answer a phone call, so a pool alarm almost should be mandatory for every pool.
When you are considering which pool alarm is the best for you, you want to consider a smart pool alarm like the Pool Protector Pool Alarm, one that will analyze the surface of the water and alert you to minute movements, like when a child or dog falls into the water. A good pool alarm will usually have some type of motion or movement detection that uses internal electronics to control the activation of the alarm.
Choosing one that operates on batteries is important, because you don't want to run an electrical cord out to the water & have it fall in during a story. A good pool alarm should have a low battery warning alarm, so you know when it's time to change the batteries. The Pool Protector operates on one 9 volt battery; choose a lithium-ion b************atter for long life.
No pool alarm will do you any good if it goes off every time you go swimming. You want to look for an alarm that has some type of bypass key or switch like the Pool Protector that will allow the pool alarm to turn off while you swim. When you are finished, use the bypass key to reset the alarm back to guard mode.
The Pool Protector covers a pool of about 100 square feet (32 meters), which should be good for most home pools. If your pool is larger, it is suggested you add another alarm on the other side for proper coverage. The alarm rests on a metal pin on the side of the pool, so it can't accidentally fall in. It has a throat, similar to an elephant's trunk, that sticks into the water and will detect the motion, and it will work with pools that have in-wall skimmers. Because the pool alarm depends on making contact with the water, you need to check your water levels regularly so the alarm does not extend less than 4 inches into the water.
Also make sure you don't set up the alarm near the return line from the filter, as the turbulence will trigger the alarm. Also make sure the return lines point down, instead of up.
The pool alarm has a remote that has a 100db alarm that sounds when movement is detected. 1/2 the block will hear this alarm, so you will know when someone falls in. It needs to be kept less than 300 feet from the alarm, inside or outside the house. Remember that a pool alarm is not supposed to be a substitute for a lifeguard or adult supervision. Never leave a child alone near a pool, even to go get a glass of water or answer the phone. The Pool Protector Pool Alarm will not prevent a drowning, however, it will alert to you when someone falls into the pool.
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Pool Alarm
Pool Safely Step 4: Alarms
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Pool Alarm $200 Pool alarms are an electronic monitoring system that automatically sounds an alarm when children or pets fall into your unsupervised pool. It's portable, self-contained and light weight. The unit is simple to operate. Entry into the pool alarms will be detected by the Pool Alarms electronic sensor, triggering a loud pulsating alarm at the unit and inside your house from the remote receiver. A Pool Alarms installation is very easy. It sits on the pool deck as shown in picture. After you install pool alarms , it can't be de-activated; it is always in the alarm ready mode until you put it in Sleep Mode. If someone who does not know how to put pool alarms in sleep mode attempts to remove the alarm, it will sound an alarm. Pool alarms comes with a remote receiver which can be mounted in your home up to 200 feet from the main unit. It comes with a 12 volt power supply. Pool alarms uses one a 9-volt battery (not included) which should last approximately one year. There is a audible low battery indicator which will sound at the poolside alarm and the remote receiver. |
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Swimming Pool Alarm $300 Only Swimming Pool Alarm That Protects Wearer From Drowning In ANY Bodies Of Water Protects Children Or Pets Near Water w/ Fun, Colorful Wristbands Get Immediate Audio Alerts If Your Pet Or Child Touches Water Easy To Set-Up, No Installation Required Waterproof And Play Tolerant Tags Wireless Range Up To 200 Ft. From Base Battery Lasts 3-4 Years The Colorful Wristband Instantly Sounds An Alarm If It's Submerged Perfect for children, non-swimmers, or pets, the Swimming Pool Alarm is the only pool alarm that the user can wear on their wrist and that will give immediate alerts if the wearer touches water. Considering that children and pets can drown is as few as 2 inches of water, this device gives parents or family members the added level of protection beyond just old fashioned supervision. If the wristband touches water, a loud alarm will automatically sound up to 200 feet away. Parents can quickly respond to the emergency and save their child or family member from injury or death. The Swimming Pool Alarm Provides Continuous Protection 24/7 The Swimming Pool Alarm is the only pool alarm that offers continuous protection to the wearer. Most swimming pool alarms must be turned on and off by whomever cleans the pool or when swimmers use the pool. Without an alarm activated, a non-swimmer could still fall in and no one would know it. These alarms also do not monitor lakes, kiddie pools, your neighbor's pool, or inflatable pools. The Swimming Pool Alarm lets parents and family members tag a specific non-swimmer or pet that may fall into any body of water. Protect Your Children From Drowning In Unmonitored Bodies Of Water Even though you have an alarm on your pool, your neighbor may not. That is what sets The Swimming Pool Alarm apart from other swimming pool alarms. Other swimming pool alarms only work on an enclosed areas or specific bodies of water. Usually you cannot set-up your swimming pool alarm to monitor a nearby lake, or your neighbor's kiddy pool. With The Swimming Pool Alarm, you attach the alarm directly to your child's or non-swimmer's wrist or a pet's paw. That means if he or she becomes submerged in ANY body of water, whether it is a lake, a nearby unmonitored pool, or the bathtub, the alarm will go off and you will be notified. Alarm Can Protect Multiple Bodies Of Water Such As A Neighbor's Pool Or Nearby Lake You Can Keep The Alarm On Even When Someone Is Cleaning Or Using The Pool To Protect Non-Swimmers The Alarm Is Body-Worn And Can Be Put On Any Non-Swimmer Other Pool Alarms NO NO NO Wireless Pool Alarm YES YES YES The Swimming Pool Alarm is not a substitute for diligent supervision or an adequate barrier to restrict the access of children to water hazards. Features: The Swimming Pool Alarm works with ALL Fresh Water, natural (lake, river and pond) or man made (pool, hot tub and pond) No installation required Quick set-up and testing A loud alarm instantly sounds at the Base Station when |
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AquaGuard Inground Pool Alarm System $469.99 The AquaGuard Inground Pool Alarm System detects a child, pet, or object with a minimum weight of 18lbs (8kg) falling into a pool or spa. When the alarm is set off, a siren sounds at the main unit by the pool and in the wireless remote inside the house.AquaGuard technology has been extensively tested to the most rigorous standard for pool alarm in the world (AFNOR) as well as the U.S. ASTM standard. What all this means to you is that the system features excellent performance combined with the highest immunity to wind and other surface disruptions for consumer installed pool alarms.AquaGuard incorporates the latest advances in volumetric displacement technology. When a child or object falls into the pool, AquaGuard accurately measures the amount of water being replaced. If the water displaced is more than 18lbs, then the system triggers the siren to alert the homeowner. The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System provides ease of use and intuitive "messaging" that lets you know the status of the system. When you want to use the pool, you simply enter your access code at the main units keypad or with the wireless remote, putting the system into "swim stand-by".A short while after everyone has left the pool, the system will automatically re-arm. We felt that it is very important for you to know when the system is armed or in "stand-by" mode or if there is a low battery. For this purpose the main unit has a large red visible LED on the rear unit which tells you exactly that and the wireless remote does the same. Whenever the system re-arms you will get an audible via the main unit and wireless remote.Each AquaGuard Pool Alarm System includes a main unit (detector) and a remote unit with an AC adapter.One AquaGuard Pool Alarm system will cover a typical 32 X 16 rectangular or kidney shaped swimming pool. If the pool is larger or irregular shaped, then you will need 2 systems (consult your AquaGuard dealer or us directly with questions). When using 2 systems, they can be operated via one wireless remote for ease of use. A spa will require a separate system. Pool Alarm Systems ComparisonPoolGuardAquaGuard™Detects when a child or pet falls in poolYesYesTime (typical) system needs to re-arm15 min.4 to 12 min.System does not require removal during swim timeNoYes"Armed" Status IndicatorNoYesAbility to arm and disarm the system from the wireless remote inside the homeNoYesProvides system status indicators at main unit and at wireless remoteNoYesTwo main units can be used with same wireless remote for larger poolsNoYesKeypad on detector with PIN revents accidental disarmingNoYesMeets AFNOR standard for false alarm immunity from high windsNoYesAFNOR Tested or Certified (most rigorous pool alarm testing standard in the |
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PoolGuard Inground Pool Alarm -( PGRM-2 , PoolGuard ) $239.99 Poolguard Inground Pool AlarmFor International Use, Click Here FEATURED IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING and rated "100% Reliable" by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Entry to the pool by children, pets, or intruders is detected by the units electronic sensor, and sets off a loud, pulsating alarm. Safe, simple and easy to operate, the 9 volt battery powered alarm does not require tie-downs, ropes, or wires. POOLGUARD comes with a remote receiver which sounds an alarm inside the home when the unit is activated at the pool. The POOLGUARD alarm system can be used with a solar blanket on the pool. This is the NEW PGRM-2! Detects Intruders, Sits on Deck Battery Powered, Easy to Use, Automatic Reset, Affordable Price Installation Manual (requires Adobe Acrobat reader) The Poolguard POOL ALARM, once installed in the pool, cannot be de-activated; it is always in the alarm ready mode. Tamper Proof: Poolguard POOL ALARM will sound an alarm when removed from the pool. Sleep mode: when you would like to use your pool, simply remove the alarm from the pool and put it into sleep mode. Automatic Wake-up: The Poolguard Pool Alarm will automatically wake up and run a system test when installed into the pool. The Poolguard Pool Alarm comes with an in-house remote receiver that has a range up to 200 ft., and comes with a 12 volt power supply. The Poolguard poolside alarm works on a 9-volt battery (not included); with a battery life of approximately one year. Audible low battery indicator at the poolside alarm is also indicated by the in house remote receiver. New sensing technology provides less chance of false alarms due to wind, rain or small objects such as sticks or toys entering the water. Works with pool up to 20 x 40 (800 sq. ft.) The Pool Alarm can be used with a solar blanket. Most reliable, advanced, and affordable alarm available. Poolguard Pool Alarms are designed to detect intrusions similar to a one year old child weighing 18 pounds and up. Horns are 85 dB at 10 feet The PGRM-2 Inground Pool Alarm meets all ASTM standards. Poolguard has a three year warranty and repair. |
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Aboveground Pooleye PE13 Pool Alarm with Remote $129.99 Aboveground Pool Alarm System w/In-Home Remote ReceiverFeatures: Patented Sub-Surface Propagation Wave Detector Sensor Placed Below Water Surface Eliminates False Alarms Dueto Wind, Rain, etc. Detects Objects 15 lbs. or More Adjustable Sensitivity 120 dB Alarm Siren (1.5" Stainless Steel Speaker) at Poolside Tested to UL 464 and CSA C22.2 Child-Proof ON/OFF Switch w/ Audio Indicator and Battery Strength Check Chirp Built-in RF Channel A or B Select Remote Receives Signal up to 100 Away Remote can be Connected to a Home Security System Automatic Low Battery Check - Chirps Every 60 SecondsRecommended for Pools up to 24 Round or 16 x 32 Oval (larger Pools Require an Additional Alarm) Automatic Reset in 3 Minutes Power Check Test Button Sensor Mounts Under Top Ledge/ SirenMounts on Top Ledge Fully Waterproof Construction Poolside Alarm Operates on One 9 Volt Battery (not incl.) Remote Receiver Operates on UL/CSA Listed AC Adapter Remote Features 9 Volt Battery back up (Battery not Incl.) Bilingual Installation/Operation Manual (English/French) |
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Pool Trends Sentinel Gate Alarm PTSL03 $35.67 Gate alarm. Easy to install and operate. Convenient single button pass and reset operation. 7 second delay allows for adult pass through. 120 dB alarm siren with a minimum 95 dB at 10 . Auto low battery chirp. All hardware included for gate door or window mount. Water resistant. Operates on a 9 volt battery not included. Length: 5.25. Width: 7.75. Height: 2.75 |
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Safety Turtle Pool Alarm Green Wrist Band -( T101G , Terrapin ) $69.99 Terrapin Safety TurtlePoolside Peace of Mind - The one of a kind device which sounds an alarm the instant your child falls into the water. See how it is used by the YMCA.Safety Turtle helps to protect your children. It is the only safety device that protects your children from water accidents by sounding an alarm the instant he or she falls or ventures into the water. Safety Turtle is an effective last line of defense to protect your children. Simply place the Turtle wristband around your childs wrist. If he or she falls into the water, a loud alarm will sound at the Base Station. Safety Turtle alarm system consists of:Base Station (AC powered)One or more Turtle wristbandsEach wristband includes: baby turtle plug for base station and key for locking buckleFeaturesAll your safety concerns are addressed in the design of Safety Turtle. The Turtle wristband locks securely around your childs wrist, using the key provided. A loud alarm instantly sounds at the Base Station when the Turtle is immersed in water. The alarm continues to sound until it is reset. Your child is protected even while the pool is in use or is being cleaned. The Turtles are permanently sealed and are rugged to withstand childrens play.Some Facts and Figures on Pool AccidentsEach year, an estimated 375 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In addition, more than 2,900 children in that age group (under5 years old) are treated in hospital emergency rooms for submersion injuries.Pool submersions involving children happen quickly. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer the phone.Survival depends onrescuing the child quickly... seconds count in preventing death and brain damage.Child drowning is a silent death. Theres no splashing to alert anyone that the child is in trouble.Medical costs for submersion injuries during the initial hospitalization alone can be quite high. Costs can range from $75,000 for initial emergency room treatment to $180,000 a year for long term care. (Sources: US Consumer Products Safety Commission study, updated with more recent figures from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.)Operational InformationSafety Turtle pool alarm system uses Radio Frequency which allows the wrist bands to communicate with the base station. To avoid conflicts with neighboring alarms the Safety Turtle system is sold with four differing frequencies which are color coded. Please remember when ordering additional wrist bands that a Green Base System must have all green wrist bands. Any number of Turtles of the same color can be usedwith one Base Station as long as they are the same color as the base Station. The Base Station should be placed inside the house, within 100 feet (30 meters)of the pool. For your convenience, the Turtle wristbands and the Base Station are packaged separately.User GuideT |
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Safety Turtle Pool Alarm - Green Base with Kit -( B102G , Terrapin ) $209.99 Terrapin Safety TurtlePoolside Peace of Mind - The one of a kind device which sounds an alarm the instant your child falls into the water. See how it is used by the YMCA.Safety Turtle helps to protect your children. It is the only safety device that protects your children from water accidents by sounding an alarm the instant he or she falls or ventures into the water. Safety Turtle is an effective last line of defense to protect your children. Simply place the Turtle wristband around your childs wrist. If he or she falls into the water, a loud alarm will sound at the Base Station. Safety Turtle alarm system consists of:Base Station (AC powered)One or more Turtle wristbandsEach wristband includes: baby turtle plug for base station and key for locking buckleFeaturesAll your safety concerns are addressed in the design of Safety Turtle. The Turtle wristband locks securely around your childs wrist, using the key provided. A loud alarm instantly sounds at the Base Station when the Turtle is immersed in water. The alarm continues to sound until it is reset. Your child is protected even while the pool is in use or is being cleaned. The Turtles are permanently sealed and are rugged to withstand childrens play.Some Facts and Figures on Pool AccidentsEach year, an estimated 375 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In addition, more than 2,900 children in that age group (under5 years old) are treated in hospital emergency rooms for submersion injuries.Pool submersions involving children happen quickly. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer the phone.Survival depends onrescuing the child quickly... seconds count in preventing death and brain damage.Child drowning is a silent death. Theres no splashing to alert anyone that the child is in trouble.Medical costs for submersion injuries during the initial hospitalization alone can be quite high. Costs can range from $75,000 for initial emergency room treatment to $180,000 a year for long term care. (Sources: US Consumer Products Safety Commission study, updated with more recent figures from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.)Operational InformationSafety Turtle pool alarm system uses Radio Frequency which allows the wrist bands to communicate with the base station. To avoid conflicts with neighboring alarms the Safety Turtle system is sold with four differing frequencies which are color coded. Please remember when ordering additional wrist bands that a Green Base System must have all green wrist bands. Any number of Turtles of the same color can be usedwith one Base Station as long as they are the same color as the base Station. The Base Station should be placed inside the house, within 100 feet (30 meters)of the pool. For your convenience, the |
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PoolGuard Door Alarm with Transmitter $79.99 Pool Guard Door Alarm with TransmitterThe PoolGuard Door Alarm was originally created to meet the needs of new barrier code requirements, but its the perfect safety product for every residential pool owner who simply wants to increase pool safety for theirfamily, friends & neighbors. Its made by Poolguard/PBM Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of quality pool alarms & alarm accessories for over 25 years.The PoolGuard Door Alarm can help prevent accidental drowning by eliminating access to the pool from the back door of the home - the most common access entry point by children!Complies With Building CodesSimple To OperateAutomatic ResetBattery PoweredEasy To Install85dB Horn at 10 feetUL Listed / UL 2017 for water hazard entrance alarm equipment.Affordable PricePass Through Feature For AdultsLow Battery IndicatorWith the PoolGuard DoorAlarm, You Get Safety & Peace of Mind!The only Door Alarm that is UL listed under UL 2017 for water hazard entrance alarm equipment.Alarm sounds in 7 seconds when a child opens the door, and will continue to sound until an adult comes to the door and resets the alarm. even if the child goes through the door and closes it behind them!Equipped with an adult pass-through feature that allows adults togo through the door without the alarm sounding.Includes a low battery indicator that will audibly alert you when your battery is getting low.The Door Alarm is always on and will automatically reset under allconditions. There is no on/off switch!Uses one 9-volt battery, (not included) with a battery life of approximately 1 yearDesigned to fit any type door (permanent or screen door) or window and comes with all the necessary hardware for easy installation. Use the additional sensor for equipping both permanent & screen doors.For indoor use onlyIncludes a 1-Year Limited Warranty |
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PoolGuard Gate Alarm -( GAPT , PoolGuard ) $69.99 Gate Alarm by Poolguard™All pools shouldbe fenced, but the weakest link in the fence is the gate and it should be alarmed. Any gate which allows young children easy access to a pool area shouldhave a gate alarm.Approved for Outdoor Use Important Safety Feature Low Battery Indicator Monitors Gate Continuously Pass Through Feature for Adults Simple to Operate Automatic Reset Battery Powered Easy to Install Affordable Price Installation Manual (requires Adobe Acrobat reader) PoolguardGate Alarm can be used on any gate or outside of a door giving access to your pool. Alarm sounds in 7 seconds if a child opens the gate, even if they close the gate.The alarm is always on and always automatically resets under all conditions.Alarm will not allow someone to accidentally leave your gate open for children to wander through.Poolguard Gate Alarm is equipped with an adult pass through feature that allows adults to go through the gate without the alarm sounding.The Gate Alarm is equipped with a low battery indicator and will audibly alert you when your battery is getting low.The Gate Alarmuses one 9-volt battery, (not included) and battery life is approximately one year.Alarm comes with 6 feet of UL approved hook up wire and a sensor switch and sensor magnet designed for gates. |
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Alarm $12.99 Track Listing: 1. Alarm, Pt. 1, 2. Alarm, Pt. 2, 3. Jerry Sacem |
Ensuring Safety Around Your Swimming Pool: Protecting Children From Drowning -- Part 2
Pool alarms are only one of the many layers of protection that should be implemented in and around the backyard swimming pool to lower the incidence of childhood drowning accidents. There are so many varieties of pool alarms on the market, though, that it may be difficult to know which one to choose. By considering the following information regarding pool alarms, you should be more prepared to make an excellent choice for the safety of the children in your life.
An evaluation of swimming pool alarms conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2000 tested three different types of pool alarms: surface wave sensors, subsurface disturbance sensors, and a wristband sensor. Surface wave sensors float on the surface of the water. Subsurface disturbance sensors attach to the side of the pool, and a portion of the sensor is submerged below the water's surface. The wristband sensor is worn by the child and the alarm is set off if the wristband goes into the water.
The CPSC's study included numerous testing of the different alarm devices in 6 backyard swimming pools of varying shapes and sizes. The goals of the study were "to determine whether the surface and subsurface wave sensors would alarm when a test object entered the pool, and to determine whether the wristband would alarm when exposed to pool water." Additionally, the study tested for false alarms that may be triggered by weather conditions such as wind and rain, and those that may be triggered by an object such as a volleyball or large pool float.
According to the results of the CPSC study, the surface wave sensors did not perform as reliably as the subsurface disturbance sensors when a test object was thrown into the pool. The study concludes that subsurface disturbance sensors "were more consistent in alarming and less likely to false alarm than the surface alarms." The wristband sensor sounded an alarm each time it was submerged in pool water and each time it was exposed to other water sources, such as that from a faucet or hose.
The CPSC study did not include tests of infrared motion detection alarms, which are another type of swimming pool alarm system. Infrared motion detection devices sound an alarm if a child, adult, or object enters the beam path that surrounds the pool. Some alarm systems include a subsurface disturbance sensor in addition to the motion detection feature to significantly raise the protection level.
While pool alarms may come with many more features than are presented here, the following is a list of recommended features to look for when deciding on a pool alarm for your own backyard swimming pool:
- Easy installation
- Tamper proof
- Includes a remote receiver with a range of up to 200 ft or more
- Low battery indicator on alarm and on receiver
- Recommended for the size and shape of your swimming pool
- Able to detect an object as small as a 1 year old child, approximately 18 pounds
- A loud and distinct alarm should sound within 20 seconds when a child simulator is dropped into the pool.
Once you decide which pool alarm is best for your backyard swimming pool, performing regular tests of the alarm's effectiveness will make sure your alarm works correctly over time.
Finally and most importantly, no pool alarm is fail-safe no matter how many technologies and features are included and no matter what claims are made by the manufacturer. Pool alarms should be considered as one of many layers of protection in the effort to stop the tragedy of children from drowning, along with protective barriers, door alarms, and safety pool covers.
The most effective deterrent to preventing children from drowning accidents, though, is to provide close and constant supervision by a responsible adult. A combination of safety measures is required for a safe backyard environment for all of the children in your life.
Source:
Whitfield, Troy W. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. “An Evaluation of Swimming Pool Alarms.” May 2000.
About the Author
Trey Collier is owner of BackyardCityPools.com - North America’s finest resource for quality pool supplies, including a wide selection of safety products such as Pool Alarms, pool safety covers, and anti-entrapment safety drain covers.
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