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When Safety Covers Are Not Safe
Many homeowners prefer to use a safety cover rather than a winter cover when preparing the pool for the winter months. Safety covers protect the pool, but they also help prevent submersion and drowning accidents should a child or pet wander out onto the cover. A proper safety cover can support a minimum of 485 pounds per 5 square feet, according to the American Society for Testing and Materials’ (ASTM) standard F1346-91. If that safety cover is torn or in any other way damaged, though, it is no longer a reliable barrier.
Purchasing a new safety cover to replace a damaged one is not always necessary. Safety covers can be repaired for much… Continue reading
Pool Alarms – Instant Alerts for Drowning Prevention
Pool safety is extremely important. Any pool owner will be sure to tell you that they want to do whatever possible to ensure that they prevent drowning deaths and keep their pool as secure as possible. Other than monitoring your child at all times, the next best thing you can do to protect your open pool is installing a pool alarm. These alarms admit a piercing sound when a child or pet enters the water. It will alert you both at pool side and at a monitor inside your home. With this alarm, you can react in seconds instead of minutes, and when a child is accidentally immersed in a pool, those precious seconds can make all the difference.… Continue reading
Choosing A Pool Cover That Is Right For You
Choosing a pool cover can be confusing. Below, you will find an explanation of the four different types of covers that pool owners’ normally consider. By comparing the explanation and benefit of each with your own person needs, you are sure to find the cover or covers that perfectly fit your situation.
Winter Pool Covers are mainly used to protect your pool from harsh winter conditions and to keep large debris out of your pool. A winter cover also block sunlight to prevent algae growth. They are normally solid and use air pillows to allow for water expansion in freezing weather and water tubes or weight bags to hold in place. They make opening your pool easier and… Continue reading
Safety Covers Keep Children and Pets Safe
I want to share some rather startling statistics regarding children and pool safety. According to the CDC, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years old. Additionally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning accidents were between 1 and 3 years old. Owning a pool is a great privilege, but also a huge responsibility. In addition to securing your pool with a fence and installing pool alarms, pool safety covers are the perfect way to keep children and animals from accidental drowning. In order for a cover to be considered a “safety” cover, it must be able to hold a minimum of… Continue reading
Outline Pool Rules (And Have A Bit Of Fun) With Pool Signs
All pool owners, residential and commercial, have rules that they expect their pool guests to obey. “No running”, “no diving”, and “swim at your own risk” are all normal pool rules. Reminding guests not use your pool as a bathroom is also a good idea. You can make sure that these rules are posted with Commercial and Residential Swimming Pool Signs. Whether you want a simple outline of the rules or a touch of humor to amuse your guests, you can find the right sign to fit your pool area. There are signs with illustrated pictures of life saving techniques and phone numbers that are perfect for emergencies. There are signs that remind guests to shower before entering the… Continue reading