Have you recently had a pool installed in your backyard for your kids in the summer, but are worried about the safety features?
Having your own pool is a great commodity, and it can increase your home’s value, as well as provide a source of entertainment and exercise. However, if it’s left unprotected, a pool can be dangerous for young kids as well as animals. So, here, you’ll be walked through how to safety-proof your pool.
- Glass Fence
When you have younger children, you’ll want to be able to restrict access to the pool. This will usually lead to the installation of a fence around the edge. However, when you have a glass pool fence installed, you’re doing more than simply having a fence put in. You’re also permitting visual access to the pool at all times, whether you’re at home or watching it on camera. This will allow you to keep an eye on the kids and ensure they’re safe while they’re in the pool or in the backyard.
- Alarm
Having a pool alarm is another simple and effective way to keep your pool safe when you have young children or animals. If you want an alarm that won’t irritate the neighbors, there are now options that can alert you via your smartphone instead of emitting a blaring noise, which will help you to keep the pool safe for your kids.
- Lighting
This isn’t a situation you want to find yourself in; you’re out in your garden at night, and you fall into the pool. Even if you can swim, this isn’t ideal, and if you have young children, having a pool that’s not lit can be dangerous.
Many homeowners with pools opt to have underwater LED lights and lights that shine over the pool, usually only having one set on at a time. This will allow you to see who or what is in the pool and will also help with pool maintenance, by being able to look at filters and assess the cleanliness of the water.
- Cover
There are many reasons to invest in a pool cover. Of course, the key one is for it act as a barrier between the water and anyone who may accidentally fall in, preventing drowning. Then, there’s the protection against leaves and debris falling into the pool, which can promote the longevity of the filters and heaters, saving you money on repairs. Just be sure that the cover you get completely covers the surface of the pool and is strong enough to support the weight of a child, should they fall onto it.
- Locks
The glass fence mentioned at the start of the article may seem enough to keep kids (and pets) out of the pool. However, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and so, it’s also worth getting a lock for your pool fence to keep it completely safe. Modern options include a keypad lock, which you can change as often as you like, especially if you have kids who are good at cracking codes!