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The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover is the single most effective physical barrier to prevent child drowning and to secure a pool. Importantly, there are no fiddly hooks and eyelets, making the cover quick and easy to use. Mom’s love the fact that no brute force is required! This blend of simplicity of design, coupled with practical and user-friendly fastening systems are what make this cover the desirable choice over other pool safety systems on the market.
BENEFITS OF THE POWERPLASTICS SOLID SAFETY COVER
Simplicity of design and ease of use: the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover is designed in such a way that it can simply and quickly be taken on or off the pool. Supported across the pool by aluminium battens that are secured within the PVC cover, one end is an-chored into place with removable anchor bolts. The opposite end has corresponding ratchets which allow the cover to be tightened.
Drainage system: a common drawback with first generation PVC covers is that rain or sprinkler water can collect on top of the solid cover, forming a small pool that curious toddlers may be tempted to play in. Our second generation PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover features drainage holes to eliminate this risk.
Strong and durable: the cover can bear the weight of two adults and one child without any damage or risk to the cover or child.
Childproof Locking System: a lockable strapping system makes it difficult for a small child to tamper with or attempt to release the cover.
Aesthetics: aside from peace of mind, the cover looks great too. Colour choices of blue, black, green, grey, brown or beige allow it to match the overall feel of the outdoor liv-ing area.
Materials: made from 550—600 gsm PVC, aluminium battens and industrial strength ratchets in stainless steel.
WHO SHOULD USE A POWERPLASTICS POOL COVER SOLID SAFETY COVER?
Every pool owner, regardless of whether or not they have children, should have a pool protected by a PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover - from residential homes, gated communities and golf estates to hotels, BnBs, resorts and community pools. Despite a PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover being a prerequisite for the young family, this cover will be used each winter even when children are older as a pool accessory to reduce the amount of money spent on pool upkeep, e.g. water, chemical and power usage. And when, later in life, there are grandchildren and the safety thereof to be considered, the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover will again come into its own as a safety device as well as a household savings aid. In short, the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover can be applied for numerous reasons, whatever the age or season.
LAYERS OF SAFETY
Adding layers of safety is the process of adding two or three elements of safety to a pool at all times to prevent child drowning.
Common layers include pool nets, pool covers, pool fences and self latching gates, and pool alarms. A traditional solid PVC pool cover with hooks and eyelets is not a safety cover, this is different from the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover in looks and design as well as its safe-ty features. The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover is the most effective barrier as it seals off the pool and prohibits all access to the water. However, still the best method is that of re-sponsible adult supervision. Click here to view a video of this innovative cover.
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REDUCE POOL UPKEEP AND ASSOCIATED COSTS WITH THE POWERPLASTICS SOLID SAFETY COVER
Many pool owners don’t realise that a pool secured with a solid cover allows for not only peace of mind but significant household savings too. Whereas a pool net or pool fence (popular child safety devices around a pool) still leave pool water exposed to the natural elements (sun, wind, rain), our Solid Safety Cover forms a impenetrable barrier over the water. This results in:
Child Safety: two adults and a child can safely walk across the cover.
Power savings: cleaner water requires less filtering and backwashing, which amounts to significant power savings. Filtration is still required for aeration and eradicating minor impurities but pump time can be halved. In an average domestic pool, the pool pump consumes 12% of the household’s electricity. The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover reduces this to 6%.
Water savings: reduced evaporation losses (up to 90% less) means less water input to maintain optimum levels.
Chemical savings: under a PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover, algae growth is reduced, allowing for less chemical input without compromising water hygiene.
Reduced debris contamination: this cover prevents dirt, droppings and leaves from entering the pool water - the water aesthetics and hygiene are greatly improved.
Winter solution: the reduced upkeep and savings make the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover a savvy solution for closing a pool in winter months or when not in use for long periods. Why spend money maintaining your pool when it is not in use? When opening the pool for summer, the pool is clean, clear and swim-ready with little effort.
WARRANTY & EXPECTATIONS
The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover can be expected to last for in excess of 5 years with the correct care and maintenance. The cover material and straps will incur greater wear and tear and require replacing around this 5 year time frame. The ratchets and poles are likely to be an investment for a much longer time frame. PowerPlastics Pool Covers guarantees the cover for one year (12 months). Because the cover is used primarily for child drowning prevention, it is of utmost importance to care for the cover correctly. If you notice a weakening of the cover’s components or small tears appearing in the PVC, please tend to the matter immediately and contact us about a re-pair service. The material and components are all good for purpose in the sun and in chlorine type condi-tions around a pool.
POOL SAFETY LEGISLATION
South Africa is soon to pass new pool safety legislation, making it mandatory for all pools to be secured for children via approved safety devices. Among the legislation’s approved standards is the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover.
Therefore, if you have to add safety to your pool, opt for the approved solution that goes well beyond just drowning prevention - a cover that curbs evaporation (saves water), reduces filtration times (saves power) and
keeps the water debris free and hygienic (and saves chemicals).
Pool owners will have a window period in which to secure pools and then register with the Municipality. Non-compliance will carry a fine and repeat offenders can face a jail term. Municipal officials will inspect properties to ensure compliance. Chat to one of our sales consultants for more information on this pending legislation.
ROLLUP STATIONS FOR THE POWERPLASTICS SOLID SAFETY COVER
The PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover may sometimes require the use of a winder mechanism to deploy and remove the cover if the pool is large and/or extremely wide. SafetyRoll (pictured left) and EasyRoll (pictured right) are two different Rollup Stations that attach to the battens on the PowerPlastics Solid Safety Cover. Once the motor is engaged, they ‘walk’ the cover on and off the pool, allowing for single person use. These Rollup Stations not only aid the use of our safety cover, they also ensure correct storage of the cover when off the pool, avoiding abrasive wear and tear which will prematurely age a cover. Drop us a line to request a full brochure and quote.
Using lightweight poles, webbing straps and ratchets, fastening the cover to the
paving is simple and effortless
SafetyRoll EasyRoll
Cape Town: 021 703 5880 | Fax: 021 703 4864 | [email protected]
JHB: 011 234 5949 | Fax: 011 234 5954 | [email protected]
www.powerplastics.co.za