A swimming pool is though going to be an expensive asset of your life, but remember, it brings some major safety concerns along. Above all else, you have to make sure your pool is safe to access for adults and kids especially. If you are planning to own an in-ground pool, you must keep in mind these safety tips.
Get A Safety Cover Installed
Once the professionals are done designing and installing the pool, ask them for safety cover installation too. What happens when you get your pool a safety cover is it keeps your pool safe during winter. No dirt and debris, such as dead leaves, dead tree branches, bird droppings and the likes accumulate on the pool bed or remain afloat and thus the water remains clean. Moreover, pool cover also plays a crucial role as it conserves water by reducing the requirement for make-up water by 30%-40% and chemical consumption by 40%-55%.
Get A Pool Fence Installed
Pool fencing happens to be one of the most significant ‘Dos’ after you get a swimming pool installed. There is no denying the fact that it is slightly costly, but not more than your kid’s life. Pool fencing rose to fame or you can say, became one of the most significant pool safety measures right after Domestic Pool Injury Statistics showed up an alarming unintentional drowning data in Brisbane a couple of years ago. On this very account, you are advised to get a fence for your pool too.
What’s more, apart from being a safety measure, pool fence also helps improve the curb appeal. Out there, you can find a variety of pool fencing choices, such as glass pool fencing in Brisbane, aluminum tube fencing, wood fencing and mesh pool fencing. You can choose the one that contribute to your house exterior’s décor and offer safety assurance.
Install A Pool Alarm
Although 90% of total private swimming pool owners do not get a pool alarm, thinking it is a needless additional maintenance. What I suggest is get an alarm, because it has myriad number of advantages. Just for instance – What if your child-resistant pool barrier suddenly fails to function, a pool alarm can then go off to alert you about the same. There is a range of pool alarms out there in the market, get the one which fits your budget and meets all the safety requirements unflaggingly.
Here I bring some pool alarm choices for you
Perimeter alarm – Also known as invisible fence since it’s functioning is based on laser field principle. Homeowners are finding it a little expensive, but it is highly-advanced, hence useful.
Pressure sensitive alarm – It is set on the pool capping with a wire extended into the water so that with anyone falling into water, the water waves make the alarm go off.
Gate alarm – It is an alarm attached to your swimming pool gate (if there is any) and designed to create a magnetic field. The moment this magnetic field is intersected, it causes the alarm to go off.
Consider Getting Pool Safety Equipment
Although there is no hard and fast requirement for this, but it would surely be a contribution to your pool safety measures. If not everything, at least a pool safety rope; a rescue tube, a life hook a.k.a shepherd’s crook and a premium pool safety ring are things you can consider buying. Well, I can now quite easily relate to your ongoing thought, but believe me, this will be no hassle, if you chart out a good plan supported by a budget plan.