Can this unit be "installed" for use without drilling a hole in the pool area? - in other words, will it work if it is sitting on the side of the pool?
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No - you have to drill a hole in the cement deck. The hole in the deck holds a long pin (about 6", maybe a bit longer) attached to the underside of the alarm, creating stability. The unit must be stable so that it does not move, causing the bobber inside the unit to bob up and down, which is what makes the unit sound the alarm.
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We Recommend that you drill a hole and use the ASP (pin) which is 2" long and takes a 5/16" hole. If you cannot use the ASP then you can remove it by turning it counter clockwise and put a weight (small sandbag as an example) on the alarm to hold it steady. This alarm comes with a 3 year warranty and we will cover the alarm if it falls into the pool, even if the ASP has been removed. Thanks
1793875
I would be afraid of just sitting it there. Seems to be like it would be awfully easy for it to get bumped in. The hole that is required is just a single small hole.
1793876
Not that we could figure- we chose to make the hole in a 'seam' between stones and it is hardly noticeable.
1793877
I would say NO, the unit, according to the instructions, should not be immersed in water. If someone knocks it into the water it may have to be sent back to the manufacturer to be fixed, this is not covered under the warranty. The only option I could see is to find a way to mount it to a heavy aluminum plate and weight this down ..... Would be cheaper and faster to just drill the small hole required, only took me 5 minutes, and is hardly noticeable!
1837283
That's all I ordered and my pool guy installed it. He recommended this unit. It is much smaller, quieter and more efficient than my old one that rusted out.
113044
Yes it will you just have to put it on one of the flat sides of the pool. Be sure to install the side steps as you build it because the directions included don't tell you that till it's to late..there are 2 different ways of building them. Very simple assembly
2000919
I would say probably not without a little enginuity. It is designed for an above ground pool. And I would try to find new screws for this too the ones that come with it suck. And I would use stainless steel screw s if you can find em
1158042
I would imagine you could. Though, you would have to fashion some type of "deck" on top of the pool coping to create a place to mount the steps. The steps have two wings which get screwed into the deck to keep them in place. You would probably need to mount some sort of deck to screw them into to make them secure. I think you would also need to make sure you fill the "dry" side steps with sand as well to add stability and strength, since they will not be filled with water, as the "wet sit would be. I hope this helps.
1793132
I don't have the Aquaguard. I got The Pool Protector. Haven't installed it yet but it appears to be portable. The manual instructions call for the unit to be mounted by a single screw to the deck surrounding the pool but, I suppose. you could secure it in any way you want. The problem is that the entire unit is not waterproof and if it gets knocked into the pool it may be damaged. So you will need to secure it somehow.Hope this helps.
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Definitely not! It's just a plastic housing with a couple screws holding it together. If you were to put it under a plastic outlet cover or something, it might be fine near the pool. But it wouldn't survive immersion or splashing by any means.
1035500
The product will install outdoors, but must be mounted so that water will not pool inside the housing.
1649642
I think the whole assembly is water tight enough such that it can be installed in any position as long as it is not in standing water. There are rubber gaskets on all parts. Be sure to use water-tight electrical fittings when you install.
930271
The big white part has to screw hole that you can screw this part in to a deck rail or to the top of a fence just a place that is flat even the top rail of the pool if you didn't mind putting holes into the top rail. Thanks,USA Pool Pro's
1648440
I am not too handy but I installed it myself. The control unit is attached to the side of the toilet. i.e. if one pees in a standing position, splash can happen.
283772
My pool had installed prior to my purchase, so I was replacing an old unit. If I remember correctly the box came with very detailed directions for installation. Sorry I couldn't help.
41257
I don't know if that is advisable or not. I know mine is installed in cement and in an inground pool. I do know that you want it installed so that it can support the weight of the person(s) coming out. It would have to be very well reinforced with extra framing for stability.
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My pool is 25,000 +/- and is in the Northeast. I can raise the temp about a degree an hour and yes it can be installed outside and the fellow who did mine said do not cover it in the off season.
959176
Presumably - but the unit that was shipped to me by Amazon had a defective electrical system. I could not return this to Amazon as I was already 30 days out from the date I purchased it. Pentair would not take it back, return it for a new one, or refund my money - despite the fact that they "advertise" a one year warranty. They claimed and I quote - if you buy it from Amazon and not from a certified pool dealer - there is no warranty.I would stay away from this product with a ten foot pole.
1615108
I use it in my above ground pool, however you do need a strong post or something to anchor it (preferably a few inches above the rim of the pool).
2040215
There is a drain plug at the bottom of the pool side. It plugs from inside, but if you have the tool it inserts on outside. This way you can drain it.