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Above Ground Pool Alarm Comparison Chart

 
 
Pool Eye PE12
Pool Eye PE13
PoolGuard PGRM-SB
Pool Patrol PA-20
Safety Turtle
Pool Patrol PA-25
Pool Eye PE23
Pool Patrol PA-30
Manufacturer
Remote receiver/range
No
Yes / 100ft
YES / 200ft
No
YES / 150 - 200ft
NO, but capable of transmitting to one (should be purchased as an addition to a PA-30 or GA-30)
Yes / 100ft
YES / 200ft
Pool type and size
Above Ground - Recommended for pools up to 24' round or 16' x 32' oval
Above Ground
Above Ground - 16'x 32' (24' in diameter)
All types - up to 20' x 40'
Any - Adult/child/pet wears wristband
All types - up to 20' x 40'
Above Ground and Inground pools up to 20' x 40'
All types - up to 20' x 40'
Alert
120 dB alarm siren (stainless steel speaker)(95 dB at 10ft.) Until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
120 dB alarm siren (stainless steel speaker)(95 dB at 10ft.) Until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
85db horn @ 10ft until acknowledged or for 5 minutes
85+ db alarm sounds until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
Flashes and alarms @ 110 decibels until acknowledged or for 30 minutes.
85+ db alarm sounds until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
Poolside siren 85+ dB @10ft Until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
85+ db alarm sounds until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
Min weight detected
15lbs
15lbs
18lbs
8lbs
NA
8lbs
15lbs
8lbs
Power
Runs on 4 AA batteries (not incl.)
Remote receiver - operates on UL/CSA listed AC adapter, Remote features 9-Volt battery back up (battery not incl.) Poolside alarm - operates on one 9 Volt battery (not incl.)
Poolside alarm - 9 volt (not included) battery life of approximately one year. Remote receiver - 12v power supply (included)
9 volt battery (battery life of approximately 4 months) (not included)
Sensors -Non-replaceable battery lasts 3 – 4 years, Base station -AC Adapter (included) Or optional battery pack (not included, sold separately)
9 volt battery (battery life of approximately 4 months) (not included)
Remote back-up 9 Volt battery (not incl.), Poolside unit - Two (2) 9 Volt batteries (not incl.)
9 volt battery (battery life of approximately 4 months) (not included), Remote receiver - 12v power supply
Requires removal during swimming
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
"Swim Mode" with auto-reset
No
No
No
No
N/A
No
Yes, 5 min reset
No
Can integrate with home security system/autodialer
No
Yes
No
No
Certain models
No
No
Yes
Low battery indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Warranty
6 Months
6 Months
Three Year Limited Warranty
Two year warranty - parts and labor. 
Base Station - 12 months, Turtle sensor - 6 months, Other Accessories - 12 months
Two year warranty - parts and labor. 
One-year limited warranty
Two year warranty - parts and labor. 
Installation
Sensor mounts under top ledge / siren on vertical support post outside of pool
Sensor mounts under top ledge / siren on vertical support post outside of pool
Tethered to pool
Tethered to pool
Sensors are worn, base station where preferred (not weatherproof)
Tethered to pool
Stainless steel deck mounting system and ladder mounting system included
Tethered to pool
Special features
Child-proof locking ON/OFF switch with audio indicator
Child-proof ON/OFF switch with audio indicator
Tamper Proof: alarm will sound when removed from the pool.
Low weight requirement (8lbs), useful for small pets
 
Works with any water hazard: pool, hot tub, pond, river/lake, although some limitations apply to use with salt water, No installation is required, portable
Low weight requirement (8lbs), useful for small pets
Magnetic key for activating/resetting
Can program several pool alarms as well as gate alarms to one transmitter, (must order at same time and have programmed at factory), adjustable sensitivity
Detection type
Subsurface Wave Detection
Subsurface Wave Detection
Subsurface Wave Detection
Surface Wave detection
Submersion of sensors
Surface Wave detection
Surface and Subsurface Wave Detection
Surface Wave detection


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