The Vac-Alert Safety Vacuum Release System is designed to prevent swimming pool entrapment. The Vac-Alert is a non-electrical self-monitoring, low-maintenance safety system that responds in milliseconds to an increase in pump suction created by an obstruction being held by suction on the main drain. Pool entrapment can occur because of a damaged outlet in a […]
swimming pool entrapment
Following the tragic deaths of three family members at a Spanish hotel pool on Christmas Eve, police have halted official investigations declaring the incident was a tragic accident. Gabriel Diya, 52, his daughter, nine year- old, Comfort and son Praise- Emmanuel, 16, drowned in a pool at Club La Costa World in Fuengirola while on […]
European suppliers are considering the ramifications of the recall of approximately one million swimming pool drain covers from at least eight manufacturers.
In a landmark move in June, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the pool drain covers they say were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water – posing a potential entrapment risk.
