Aquaknot Pools, Inc.

May is pool safety month and with the openings in full swing, it is a great time to talk tips on how to keep those little ones safe when there is a swimming pool in the yard. From winter through fall, there are ways you can ensure that your pool remains a place where smiles are plentiful and memories are made.

Here are some tips to ensure that your swimmers remain safe as they play for years to come!

1. Establish Pool Rules

Everyone has heard the old saying, "My house, my rules." Well, same applies to your pool. Your pool company should be able to order you a general sign with pool rules, but in the age of the internet, you may also want to look into finding a custom made sign. The HealthyChildren.org website gives some great advice for pool rules beginning with a blanket rule of no kids near the pool without an adult. Other recommendations included on their site: no riding toys near the pool, no electric appliances near the pool, no running, and no pool toys in the pool when the pool is not in use.

2. Fencing

All towns have their own rules about what is required as for fencing around a swimming pool. While a fence around the back of your yard, versus just around the pool, may be more aesthetically pleasing to you, if safety is your primary concern, then it is best to have the fence around the pool. A fence around the pool provides a barrier between your little ones and the pool and with so many options, many fences only add to the beauty of your new backyard. Mass Building Codes also require that your fence be self-closing and provide for the ability to lock.

3. Alarms and locks

If you decide that you prefer the fence to encompass more of your yard, then you should consider the use of alarms. A good idea would be to install child secure locks and door alarms to any doors leading to the backyard area. There are several types of door alarms and chimes and most can be found at your local hardware stores or online.

We have many people also inquire about in pool alarm systems. While these are good as a last defense, the problem remains that the child has already fallen in by the time this alarm is triggered.

4. Safety Covers

We aren't talking winter covers here, nor are we talking solar covers - you know, those covers that look like bubble wrap. Safety covers are the latest in pool technology. Aquaknot Pools is an authorized dealer of Cover Pools products, which patented the safety cover 50 years ago. The Cover Pools safety cover protects children and animals by acting as a horizontal fence over the pool and also works to keep heat in, giving owners a valuable savings when it comes to heating their pool.

5. Winter Safety

Finally, when the summer fun is over, it is important to consider what precautions to take for those winter months. Many people are veering from the traditional pool covers for a winter safety cover. Loop Loc cover. The infamous "elephant standing on the cover" has been around for as long as we can remember and Aquaknot Pools has been a longtime fan.

Loop Loc covers are mesh covers anchored to the decking area surrounding a pool. The mesh allows for water to drain through the cover, preventing it from pooling over the winter months. As with all products that we recommend at Aquaknot, the Loop Loc cover excels in quality and exceeds all required safety standards.

Aquaknot Pools, Inc. is happy to speak with you about your safety needs and are hear to help make your pool a life long source of enjoyment for you and your family.

Happy Swimming!