How does a pool alarm work?

Asked by: Sue Young

Most surface wave detection alarms are mounted to the pool’s deck. There’s a sensor that extends on top of the water or floats on the water, and waves trigger the alarm. This type of pool alarm involves sensors located below the surface of the water. The alarm is triggered when there is a change in water pressure.

Where do pool alarms go?

You install the alarms on the door or gate the lead to the pool area. If the alarm goes off, someone is trying to access the pool.

Why does my pool alarm keep going off?

A common cause of this is a low or missing battery. Try replacing with a new 9V alkaline battery. Pool alarm makes a chirp sound occasionally. This sound typically indicates that the battery voltage may be low.

Do you need an alarm for a pool?

It doesn’t get more serious than that. All pool owners should have pool alarms installed—even those who don’t currently have young children. That’s because the safety effects of your pool (or lack of safety) can ripple out beyond your own household.

How do you use a pool guard alarm?

To store the alarm, place the alarm in the upright position (See Figure 1). The pool unit will automatically wake up when it is re-installed into your pool! The Poolguard system will sound an alarm (Horn will sound) when you install or remove the pool unit from your pool.

Are pool alarms safe?

The study found that the subsurface sensors operated more reliably and with fewer false positives than the surface sensors did. However, the study concluded that pool alarms should not be used as a replacement for other types of safety measures (such as constant adult supervision or effective pool fencing).

What is a floating pool alarm?

Pool entry alarms float in the water or attach to the pool’s edge. Floating pool entry alarms are not permanent and must be lifted in and out of the pool every time they’re used. Poolside alarms, which install on the edge of the pool, contain a sensor arm that extends into the water to sense water movement.

Do pool alarms work with solar covers?

The Poolguard Pool Alarm can be used with a solar blanket. 11. Most reliable, advanced, and affordable alarm available.

What type of alarm do I need on my back door for a pool inspection?

All doors that allow access to a swimming pool should be equipped with an audible alarm that sounds when the door and/or screen are opened.