It's necessary to outfit your pool with the right safety equipment. With so many options, choosing the right swimming pool alarm can be a little overwhelming. The following includes a basic description of the varieties of alarms on the market.
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Types of swimming pool sensors vary depending on their intended use (is the alarm for a pool or a hot tub?), technical specs, and pricing. Some examples are door alarms, gate alarms, water motion alarms and wrist alarms.
Door alarms are triggered when a child exits through the programmed doorway. A gate swimming pool alarm works similarly. It will sound if a child passes through, whereas an adult will have access to override the alarm in order to get in and out. Poolguard has created an affordable alarm system, which may be used for doors, gates and windows.
Systems sensing water motion are placed in the pool itself, and are set off when water in the pool is displaced by an object greater than about 18 pounds. Aquaguard and Poolguard have created one such system of pool alarms, which is activated in this manner.
Wrist alarms, such as Safety Turtle's line, are wearable. They provide added protection beyond your personal pool.
So now, you are faced with choosing which sensor will work best for your pool. Another approach to the pool alarm system actually places the sensor on the individual.
Safety Turtle developed its line of wireless alert systems in order to provide a "last layer of protection." It does so through the use of a personal immersion system, meaning that the sensor is actually worn by the individual. Safety Turtle's pool alarms are perfect for children; they are also great for family pets, seniors, and lifeguards.
Should a water accident occur, an alarm will immediately sound at a pre-determined base station.
Another added benefit of the Safety Turtle is its portability: Parents will especially find extra peace of mind, knowing that while their child is wearing the Safety Turtle wristband they will be alerted by the alarm on the base station should the child enter the water.