Pool Alarms-Poolguard, Pooleye, Swim Alert, PoolSonix, Sensor Espio and Safety Turtle
These pool alarms are designed to sound a warning if
a child falls into the water. As families enjoy home swimming pools this summer, it is critical to remember the deadly
hazards a pool can pose and take every precaution against the tragic possibility of a child drowning. Increasing numbers of
pool owners now add pool alarms to the layers of protection that can help prevent a deadly accident.
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Underwater Sensor Pool Alarms
Systems that utilize underwater sensors were also shown
to alarm more consistently and were less likely to false alarm. Unlike surface alarms, they can be used in conjunction with
pool solar covers. Although the wristband alarm performed well in the study, caregivers must remember to put it on the child
and always be concerned that the child has not somehow removed or disabled the wristband. Another problem is that it will
alarm when exposed to any source of water, such as tap water.
Door Pool Alarms
Door alarms
are designed for pools that include the house in some part of or in their entire perimeter. When the door is opened an
audible alarm sounds. These alarms, which are turned on and off using a key or a keypad, are either battery powered or use
the home's current. They are affordable, easy to install, and provide a warning if the door is opened. They are also useful
in detecting intruders. Disadvantages include the fact that they can be unintentionally left off, the pitch of the alarm may
be limited, and when adults and supervised children are entering the pool they must be turned off. Additionally, if you have
a doggie door the alarm is compromised because children can crawl through the smaller door.
Gate Pool
Alarms
Gate alarms are mounted directly on your pool's gate with two magnetic switches. These alarms, which are
battery powered, activate when the gate is opened and the electrical field is broken. There is an override button that can be
pressed by an adult to allow them to pass through without sounding the alarm. Gate alarms are designed for outdoor use, come
in many different sizes, are inexpensive, and easy to install. The disadvantages of these devices includes they are battery
powered, possess no audible low battery indicator, and have no DC power adaptor.
Wrist Worn Pool Alarms
These versatile alarms, which are the latest in water safety, may be used at the pool, in a boat or anywhere
there is fresh water. These waterproof devices are key locked securely onto your child's wrist and communicate via a base
station. When the wrist alarm is immersed in water the station alarm is activated. Base units and wrist alarms are purchased
separately, which means you may have numerous wrist alarms for one base station. The wrist alarms have become very popular.
Some disadvantages are that they must be on your child's wrist 24 hours a day to be totally effective, separate units must be
purchased for visitors to ensure their safety, and they do not function in salt water. |
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