About Pool Safety Net - Technical Specifications

Pool Safety Net was originally developed in South Africa before becoming popular in the USA and other parts of the world. While still relatively unknown in Australia, Pool Safety Net has gained rapid popularity in recent times. Many older pools, especially in NSW are not fenced. The net can be used either stand alone or in conjunction with a pool fence to prevent children & toddlers from drowning. Please see article Layered approach to pool safety below and also Official Govt View.

Installation of the net is a specialist task that will normally take our technician 5 - 6 hours to complete. Pool Safety Net take pride in their workmanship and offer a 3 year warranty on the finished net. DIY is not supported in our service areas but may be available in remote areas where the proposed installer has sufficient patience and good handyman skills. if you think this is a suitable option for you, please contact our Trade Enquiries.

The net is made from UV stabilized polyethelene which has been specially formulated to prevent stretch or shrinkage. Each strand of the net has a breaking strain of 150Kg so the net will easily support the weight of an adult.

We recommend our stainless steel anchor plates as the most robust solution, but colour co-ordinated nylon anchors are also an option. The plate is almost flush on the pool surround to prevent any chance of stubbing or tripping. All other components of the net are made from corrosion proof materials so pool chemicals can be added without the need to remove the net.

Removal of the net takes about 3 mins and refit takes about 5 mins. After refitting, the net is tensioned by a pulley operated central tensioning system and is stretched very tight across the pool. A small child falling onto the net may not even get wet!

The Layered Approach to Pool Safety:-

In Australia, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children below the age of 5.

For every child that dies as a result of drowning, there are approximately 3 children admitted to hospital as a result of a water incident. Studies show that between 5% and 20% of these children have some form of brain damage as a result, as irreversible brain damage begins to occur within 3-4 minutes after a person stops breathing.

The toddler drowning figures have long been considered a national disgrace. Children can drown in pools, baths, ponds, spas and even in buckets and toilets, although the majority of toddler drownings occur in swimming pools.

In order to reduce the risk of drowning, the message to parents has always been - and must always be - that supervision is the key to drowning prevention. Australian water-safety experts also advise all homeowners to install a fence around their pool, teach their children to swim and learn resuscitation techniques.

But we should do more to protect our precious children as accidents continue to happen and lives continue to be lost. The problem is simply that drowning occurs very quickly and quietly. Even a momentary lapse of supervision can lead to tragedy.

In a recent survey by The Australian Consumers' Association (ACA), publisher of CHOICE magazines, found that over half of all Australian pool fences tested failed to meet a key safety aspect of the Australian standard for pool fencing.

It is clear that to reduce the risk as much as possible, a layered approach to drowning prevention must be adopted. A pool fence will generally form the first layer of protection. A child resistant pool cover or safety net is the final barrier between your child and the water. When used correctly, it will save your child from drowning where fences may fail.