Swimming Pool Safety Devices

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

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Texas spring break is all about barbecues, backyard parties and the start of pool season. Make sure your pool or home spa is safe and secure by upgrading to some of these swimming pool safety devices

A wi-fi connected pool alarm is a great investment. A top-of-the-line system will alert you wirelessly if a child is approaching the pool and will sound an alarm.  It also will send a smart phone notification and can give you the option to speak directly through the device.  A system like this will start at about $500 but is well worth the safety and security of your little ones. Another bonus to wi-fi enabled, is that you aren’t restricted to the distance of Bluetooth which means even if you aren’t home, you will still have access as long as you have an internet connection.

Your next line of defense is a pool alarm buoy.  This is great if a pet sneaks through a gate or fence and may not be large enough to trigger other sensors.  This goes directly in the pool and will trigger an alarm if an animal or person falls into the water.  Most are Bluetooth enabled and you may need to link several devices to cover larger surfaces.  Check the manufacture’s specifications before purchasing to make sure you have enough coverage.  Most also reactivate with no movement in as little as 3 to 10 minutes.  They start out at an estimate $100 for a Bluetooth enabled and go up in price depending on features.

Immersion pool alarms are great for above ground and in ground pools.  They feature an underwater motion sensor that is battery powered that sounds a loud alarm.  A decent alarm won’t pick up rain or wind and will reset in the same manner that the emergency buoy will. These don’t usually have Bluetooth or wi-fi connection but they are one of the most budget friendly devices starting at only $220.

Entry or gate alarms are always your first line of safety defense.  They can be as simple as sounding an alarm when a gate or entry point is opened or can be as elaborate as sounding alarms and having camera features.

Keypads are great investment for any entry point.  They give you the option to keep your pool more secure by being able to change the code without the need to rekey or worrying about lost or stolen keys.

When deciding what devices to purchase, make sure to measure your pool and the full enclosure to make sure the devices you get can cover the full area. You’ll also need to make the device is adequate or made for your type of pool or spa.

Need emergency water damage assistance? Call SERVPRO® of Greater Waco 254-224-5999