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How Do Swimming Pool Alarms Work?
Home » Outdoor Living » Swimming Pool Alarms » How Do Swimming Pool Alarms Work?Most use sensors to detect motion in the water. Some float, others attach to the pool's side. Some work with both in-ground and aboveground pools, others with only one type. A 85-plus decibel alarm will sound poolside and in the house within 20 seconds when an object weighing 15-pounds or more falls into the pool.
When you want to use the pool, you simply enter your access code at the main unit's keypad or with the wireless remote, putting the system into swim standby.
A short while after everyone has left the pool, the system will automatically re-arm. Most of the main units have a large red visible LED that tells you if the unit is armed or in standby mode or if the battery is low. Whenever the system re-arms you will receive an audible via the main unit and the wireless remote.
A typical swimming pool alarm will cover a 32' X 16' rectangular or kidney shaped swimming pool. If the pool is larger or irregular shaped, then you will need 2 systems. When using 2 systems, they can be operated via one wireless remote for ease of use. A spa would require a separate system.
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