{"id":356,"date":"2009-03-27T18:30:16","date_gmt":"2009-03-28T05:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=356"},"modified":"2012-07-08T00:03:52","modified_gmt":"2012-07-08T00:03:52","slug":"features-to-look-for-in-a-pool-alarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/features-to-look-for-in-a-pool-alarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Features to Look For in a Pool\u00a0Alarm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Images\/BWP\/Safety-Turtle-Mom-and-Kids-small.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"Pool Turtle Pool Safety Alarm\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Alarms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pool alarms<\/a> may come with many more features than are presented here, the following is a list of recommended features to look for when deciding on a pool alarm for your own backyard swimming pool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy installation<\/li>\n<li>Tamper proof<\/li>\n<li>Includes a remote receiver with a range of up to 200 ft or more<\/li>\n<li>Low battery indicator on alarm and on receiver<\/li>\n<li>Recommended for the size and shape of your swimming pool<\/li>\n<li>Able to detect an object as small as a 1 year old child, approximately 18 pounds<\/li>\n<li>A loud and distinct alarm should sound within 20 seconds each time a child simulator is dropped into the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Testing Your Pool Alarm<\/h4>\n<p>Once you decide which <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcitypools.com\/Swimming-Pool-Alarms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swimming pool alarm <\/a> is best for your backyard swimming pool, performing regular tests of the alarm&#8217;s effectiveness will ensure that your alarm continues to function properly over time.\u00a0 The user&#8217;s manual for each type of pool alarm should provide instructions for conducting your own tests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While pool alarms may come with many more features than are presented here, the following is a list of recommended features to look for when deciding on a pool alarm for your own backyard swimming pool: Easy installation Tamper proof Includes a remote receiver with a range of up to 200 ft or more Low battery indicator on alarm and on receiver Recommended for the &hellip; 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