{"id":564,"date":"2011-06-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=564"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:55:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:55:30","slug":"choosing-a-pool-alarm-that-protects-children-and-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/choosing-a-pool-alarm-that-protects-children-and-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Pool Alarm that Protects Children and Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pool alarms provide invaluable protection for children and pets and are often required by law. Selecting the right\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 pool alarm is essential for maximum protection. Use this guide to help you choose the ideal pool alarm for your particular situation.<\/p>\n<p>The main factors to consider when selecting a pool alarm are the type and size of the pool, and how the alarm will be armed and disarmed. Some units need to be removed from the pool in order to swim and others need to be manually turned on and off. More sophisticated models can be put into a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cswim mode\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d that will automatically re-arm after the water in the pool becomes still.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-202-pool-alarms-gadgets.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-202-pool-alarms-gadgets.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Use this guide to help you choose the ideal pool alarm for your backyard pool.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/image_thumb.png\" alt=\"pool alarms\" width=\"320\" height=\"253\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em><strong>Traditional Pool Alarms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PoolGuard \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 <\/strong>These alarms need to be removed in order to swim, but they <a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">offer a tamper feature. If they are removed from the pool without the use of the override button, they will alarm. <\/span><\/a> <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6126-poolguard-in-ground-pool-alarm-pgrm-2-safety-item.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6126-poolguard-in-ground-pool-alarm-pgrm-2-safety-item.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PoolGuard<\/a><\/strong> models are available for in-ground and above ground pools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PoolEye<\/strong> &#8212; <span style=\"color: #000000;\">This very unique alarm offers both subsurface wave detection and<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> passive infrared motion detection, which operates like a burglar alarm to let you know when someone is approaching the pool. <\/span><\/a><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6700-pooleye-inground-pool-alarm-system-pe20-safety-item.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6700-pooleye-inground-pool-alarm-system-pe20-safety-item.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PoolEye<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">is armed and disarmed manually with the buttons on the unit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Designed for in-ground pools. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pool Patrol<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 This alarm floats on the pool surface and activates when a child or pet falls into the pool, creating a wave which triggers the alarm. These alarms have the lowest weight rating (8 pounds), making <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=Pool+Patrol+Pool+Alarm');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=Pool+Patrol+Pool+Alarm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pool Patrol<\/a><\/strong> ideal for protecting small pets. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sensitivity is easily adjusted by twisting the components of the alarm. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Several models are offered, all of which can be used for in-ground or above ground pools. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6125-pool-patrol-pool-alarm-wremote-capabilities-pa-25-safety-item.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6125-pool-patrol-pool-alarm-wremote-capabilities-pa-25-safety-item.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA-25 model<\/a><\/strong> has electronics to transmit to the in home receiver; the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6123-pool-patrol-pool-alarm-with-wireless-remote-receiver-pa-30-safety-item.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6123-pool-patrol-pool-alarm-with-wireless-remote-receiver-pa-30-safety-item.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA-30<\/a><\/strong> model includes an\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0electronic solid state remote receiver so alarm will sound at poolside and in the house (up to a distance of approximately 200 feet).\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0A Pool Patrol unit n<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">eeds to be removed from the pool in order to swim.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Swim Alert<\/strong> &#8212; T<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">he distinguishing feature of this unit is that its poolside alarm is extremely loud, which is useful if you want neighbors to hear it.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6710-swim-alert-inground-pool-alarm-safety-item.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6710-swim-alert-inground-pool-alarm-safety-item.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swim Alert<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">is controlled by a magnet and features a swim mode with automatic re-arm.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Like many other pool alarms, Swim Alert comes with a remote alarm receiver.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Designed for in-ground pools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Water Immersion Wristband Alarm<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Safety Turtle 2.0<\/strong> &#8212; <\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multiple layers of protection provide the best defense against drowning, which is why the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/a><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-444-safety-turtle-rje.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-444-safety-turtle-rje.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Safety Turtle 2.0 Water Immersion System<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is often used as a supplement to a traditional pool alarm by families with young children.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Once activated, the alarm continues to sound until it is reset. Since there is never a need to turn the system off, a child wearing a Safety Turtle wristband is protected even while the pool is being used or\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 cleaned. The system i<\/span><a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">s portable and can be taken to lakes, beaches, hotels and on a boat. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A special <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9578-new-safety-turtle-20-pet-collar-attachment-turtle.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9578-new-safety-turtle-20-pet-collar-attachment-turtle.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turtle attachment for pet collars<\/a><\/strong> is also available. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Equipping your pool with a pool alarm is an excellent way to monitor for unauthorized entry and protect against drowning. But remember that adult supervision is by far the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/swimming-pool-safety-tips-for-parents-and-homeowners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best way to avoid poolside accidents<\/a><\/strong>, especially when young children are present.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pool alarms provide invaluable protection for children and pets and are often required by law. Selecting the right\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 pool alarm is essential for maximum protection. Use this guide to help you choose the ideal pool alarm for your particular situation. 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