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Pool Door/Gate Alarm Comparison Chart

 
 
YardGard YG03
Poolguard YG18
YardGard YG18
Poolguard GAPT
YardGard YG04
Poolguard DAPT-WT
PoolPatrol GA-20
PoolPatrol GA-25
PoolPatrol GA-30
Safety Turtle GA101KIT
Manufacturer
Price
$35.99
$43.99
$47.99
$49.99
$58.99
$64.99
$78.99
$82.99
$128.99
$203.98
Remote receiver/range
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
NO, but capable of transmitting to one (should be purchased as an addition to a PA-30 or GA-30)
Yes / 200ft
Yes / 100ft
Applications
Door or Gate
Door
Door or Gate
Gate
Door or Gate
Door
Door or Gate
Door or Gate
Door or Gate
Gate
Siren Volume
95 dB (at 10ft.)
85 dB (at 10 ft.)
95 dB (at 10ft.)
85 dB (at 10ft)
95 dB (at 10ft.)
85 dB (at 10ft)
Approx. +/-85 db at 10 ft
Approx. +/-85 db at 10 ft
Approx. +/-85 db at 10 ft
Poolside siren 85+ dB @10ft Until acknowledged or for 3 minutes
Activation delay
7 seconds
7 or 14 seconds
7 or 15 seconds
7 seconds
7 seconds
NONE (0 seconds)
6 seconds or 0 seconds
6 seconds or 0 seconds
6 seconds or 0 seconds
None (0 Seconds)
Length of bypass
7 seconds
7 or 14 seconds
7 or 15 seconds
7 to 14 seconds
7 seconds
14 seconds
6 seconds or 15 minutes
6 seconds or 15 minutes
6 seconds or 15 minutes
11 Seconds
To reset
Close door and press pass/reset button. Exit within 30 seconds.
Close door and press pass/reset button.
Press orange button, pass/reset button, or (in certain mode) enter four-digit code
Close gate then push delay switch. Unit will reset within 7 seconds.
Can be manually reset or will automatically reset in 3 minutes to continue siren
Close door and press pass/reset button.
Close door and press reset button.
Close door and press reset button.
Close door and press reset button.
Yes, 5 min reset
If unit is not reset...
Siren will sound for 4 mins, then silence for 4 mins, then sound for 4 mins, and so on until door/gate is closed.
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Siren will sound for 3 mins, then will auto-reset if door is closed. If door not closed, siren will continue.
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Will automatically reset in 3 minutes to continue siren
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Siren will sound indefinitely until reset button is pushed or battery is exhausted.
Will automatically reset in 3 minutes

Power
9V battery (not included)
9V battery (not included)
Six (6) AA batteries (not included)
9V battery (not included)
AC Adapter (included)
9V battery (not included)
9V battery (not included).
9V battery (not included).
9V battery (not included). Remote receiver has AC power and takes 9V (not included) for battery backup.
Replaceable button cell battery [included] lasts 30,000 entries. Base station is AC-powered (option battery pack sold separately)
Can integrate with home security system/autodialer
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No, unless paired with a receiver from a GA-30 or PA-30
Yes
Yes, if used with an Integrator Base Station (B102-E) instead of the standard base
Low battery indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low battery test feature
Warranty
6 Months
1 Year
6 Months
1 Year
6 Months
1 Year
2 Years
2 Years
2 Years
1 Year
Installation
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 1/2 "
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 1.25" on steel or 2.5" on other materials.
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet and pass button sold separately.
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 3/4"
Install at height of at least 54" above threshold. Contact/magnet maximum distance: 1" front-facing or 2.5" side-mounted
Special features
Includes additional reset button (wired) for other side of door/gate.
Optional Screen Door Kit. Made in the USA.
A 4-digit security code can be utilized to protect from unauthorized bypasses. Includes additional reset button (wired) for other side of door/gate.
Allows for wide gap (1.25" to 2.5" depending upon material) between
 
Hardwired power supply. Contact/magnet and pass button sold separately.
Zero (0) second delay, wireless outdoor passthrough button, optional screen door kit. Made in the USA.
15 minute override
15 minute override, can be used with a receiver from a GA-30 or a PA-30
15 minute override, remote receiver, home security system integration
Base station can also accept signals from Safety Turtle immersion wristbands


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