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Types of Swimming Pools

Swimming Pools

Swimming pools are a great addition to any backyard, adding years of enjoyment and fun, turning your property into your own personal oasis. Having a swimming pool need not come with the extra stress of worrying about safety. With a few simple precautions, including utilizing a pool alarm, your swimming pool can provide countless hours of entertainment without the worrying. Pool Patrol provides peace of mind so you know that there is an extra layer safeguarding your children and pets.

Types of Swimming Pools

Pool Patrol floating pool alarm comes with the added of benefit of a completely hassle free setup. While many other pool alarms require some type of modification to the pool wall or deck, Pool Patrol requires only a 9-volt battery and simple calibration in order to start safeguarding your pool – no drilling is required. Pool Patrol is compatible with just about any type of pool, regardless of shape, up 20’ x 40’. The types of swimming pools covered by Pool Patrol include:

Residential Swimming Pools

Residential swimming pools utilize many different construction methods, including above ground pools, in ground pools, concrete pools, soft wall pools, and fiberglass pools. Household swimming pools can come in all different shapes and sizes. The Pool Patrol pool alarm is ideal for residential swimming pool owners as it provides an extra layer of security and peace of mind with absolutely no modifications to your pool. Installation is simple – just put in the battery, calibrate the sensitivity settings, and place in your pool! No drilling or wiring required.
Residential Swimming Pools

Commercial Swimming Pools

Commercial swimming pools often come with more stringent safety requirements, such as lifeguards on duty, locking gates or limited access. Pool Patrol pool alarms can easily add even more security to your commercial swimming pool, regardless of shape or construction. Hotel swimming pools are a great option for Pool Patrol pool alarms, adding necessary security for your guests. Even Olympic pools or other large competition swimming pools above the 20’ x 40’ size limitations can benefit from Pool Patrol pool alarms by utilizing multiple floating units in a single pool.

Competition Pools

Competition pools are typically rectangular in shape, and can be anywhere from a small 6-lane, 36 feet wide by 75 feet long, or as massive as some 12 lane Olympic swimming pools that are 75 feet wide by 150 feet or more long. Competition pools can be indoor or outdoor, and have many features such as bulkheads and diving boards. Pool Patrol pool alarms even work with these massive competition sized pools by utilizing multiple floating units to cover the area.
Competition Swimming Pools

Above Ground Swimming Pools

Swimming pools can come in all different shapes and sizes, depending on their construction and location. Above ground pools tend to be either circular rectangular with rounded edges, utilizing a vinyl liner or fiberglass composites. These swimming pools are typically pre-fabricated and are easy to install. The Pool Patrol pool alarm is ideal for above ground swimming pools as it requires no modifications to the sides of the pool and simply floats freely throughout.

In Ground Swimming Pools

In ground swimming pools are usually made of poured concrete or fiberglass composite, and can come in all shapes and sizes. The pool deck around an in ground pool is usually concrete, making the installation of some pool alarms quite difficult, but with Pool Patrol, you simply place the floating pool alarm in the water – no pool side installation or drilling required.
In Ground Swimming Pools

Spas & Hot Tubs

Spas and hot tubs are a great back yard or even in-house addition for relaxation and enjoyment. Spas and hot tubs come in many different shapes, sizes, and constructions, including fully custom concrete varieties and pre-fabricated fiberglass options. Despite their condensed size, spas and hot tubs still pose a risk to your children or pets. A Pool Patrol pool alarm is ideal to safeguard your spa or hot tub so you can spend more time enjoying the relaxation and less time worrying about accidents.
Spas & Hot Tubs

Swimming Pool Alarms

Regardless of what type of swimming pool or spa you may have, none are complete without the additional safety provided by a Pool Patrol Pool Alarm. Check out our Pool Alarm page for more information.
Swimming Pool Alarms