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carman · Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

I would like to monitor my outdoor swimming pool from inside my house. I do not have a fence and would like to leave the pool open (uncovered) during both day and night, without worry of some kid drowning.

I can go hard wired or wireless.

Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks

Ian · Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 80 Location: Smithtown, NY

Hello,

There are two easy ways that you could do this. One would be to use a broad motion detector over the area. This will be more cost effective but will detect any motion including animals.
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/Optex/Item/RCTD-10U/
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/Optex/Item/TD-10/ (extra motion for complete coverage)

The other way would be to put in a wired beam system where the beam has to be broken for a alarm to be tripped. This method is more expensive, however it does cut down on false alarms.
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/Optex/Item/AX-70T/ (will need 4 for the entire perimeter)
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/CaddX/Item/NX-4KIT/ (wired security panel)
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/UltraTech/Item/IM-1270/ (backup battery for security system)

Please let me know if you have any questions.