Does anyone know if the alarm be activated by a water fall feature ?
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Yes, I have found that putting my garden hose near it just to raise the water level triggers the alarm. I just move the hose, all was well. So my thinking is a waterfall close by will likely set it off , I would just move the alarm. It's a great product and I'm happy with it best of luck.
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If it causes enough water movement at the surface of the pool, it may set it off. I have never had any problems with false alarms, with wind or anything that caused water movement at the surface, but if it's substantial, then it may go off.
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This is exactly what I use it for - a utility room water alarm. By itself, it will sound an alarm. If you get the Ideal Security Base Unit (which I did), it will send a signal to this unit causing the unit to call you or any other designated phone number in case you are not home to let you know the sensor has been activated by water.
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I don't know if it will detect her going in I suspect no, but- it might once she starts splashing and moving in the water- When we put ours in it did not detect the waves created by a gallon jug of water from across the alarm dropped in about a foot above water level (so about 8-9 pounds) (but it did when we did 2 at same time) . The manual also notes that gradual water entry might not be detected. It would also be affected by size of pool and number of alarms. Their customer service is 800-242-7163- they might be able to tell you- or if they have other options
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No. You have to turn the alarm off then turn it back on again after the time has past.
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Yes, it does. It is explained in the manual (in the Setting Vibrate Alarm section) and you can download the manual from http://www.swimovate.com/downloads/.
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I strongly believe it WILL sound give your proposed scenario as long as you have adjusted the sensitivity level correctly. A tip: if yhe alarm seems like it is sounding too quickly/falsely, it is likely that water is trapped along the thin metal ring inside the circumference of the blue round part. A quick shake or two will remove this water. Also, I used a silver marker to make a couple of reference marks so I could better adjust it. One on the outside if the light blue top and another corresponding one on the outside of the black adjustment ring. Then you can easily see where you are in terms of sensitivity.
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The auto shutoff feature is not triggered based on low water, but rather, overheating. It can be triggered in several different ways. Look up the manual for this product, and you will find the full list on page 10.
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Both should have contact with water at the same time for it to trigger the alarm.
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We have ours dialing a Vonage unit to a cellphone bypassing answering machine. I wonder why you would send a water alert to an answering machine? Idea is to stop the water before real damage occurs not listen to an untimely message.
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Yes they can. Although the dial out when it alarms is vague about whether the water or motion is alarming. It tells you the current temperature and if the power is on, but if the water or motion is alerted then it only says something like "accesory alert". Still an awesome set up.
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I don't think it will go off when someone picks it up out of the water and plays with it. The alarm is designed to detect a wave created on the surface of the water. When the alarm is floating in the pool, a metal sensing post on the bottom of the alarm is continuously making contact with the water. A sensing ring under the rim of the blue cover is just above the water but not making contact. When a wave is created and makes contact with the sensing ring the alarm will sound (per Owners Manual, page 6).
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There is a wire from the alarm itself that goes to a probe that can be placed in things like a sump pump but I do not use that; that wire comes with the alarm. I set the alarm on the floor where I am at risk and then hook up my own phone line from the alarm to the wall jack so it will call me if water is detected. phone wire is not supplied but I have tested the process and it works well so I am confident that I will know if a problem develops
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No, there is one alarm that goes off if the chair or bed sensor is triggered. You do not have to tell this alarm which sensor to monitor, it works when either one loses pressure at all times. You have to turn the alarm off and reset it when it goes off. This alarm can be put in one place in the home, or carried with you - it is the size of a small book. Sometimes I would take it outside if I had to do some work out there. This was truly lifesaving for my mother. I would just run to her room and make sure she did not fall (she has dementia and falling had become a problem.) I purchased mine through Kerr Medical and they were extremely helpful, I recommend them. No, there is one alarm that goes off if the chair or bed sensor is triggered. You do not have to tell this alarm which sensor to monitor, it works when either one loses pressure at all times. You have to turn the alarm off and reset it when it goes off. This alarm can be put in one place in the home, or carried with you - it is the size of a small book. Sometimes I would take it outside if I had to do some work out there. This was truly lifesaving for my mother. I would just run to her room and make sure she did not fall (she has dementia and falling had become a problem.) I purchased mine... » Read More No, there is one alarm that goes off if the chair or bed sensor is triggered. You do not have to tell this alarm which sensor to monitor, it works when either one loses pressure at all times. You have to turn the alarm off and reset it when it goes off. This alarm can be put in one place in the home, or carried with you - it is the size of a small book. Sometimes I would take it outside if I had to do some work out there. This was truly lifesaving for my mother. I would just run to her room and make sure she did not fall (she has dementia and falling had become a problem.) I purchased mine through Kerr Medical and they were extremely helpful, I recommend them. « Show Less
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I'm sorry...mine quickly died and I can't remember if it had an alarm feature.
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It can be set up as a low water alarm, but the remote alarm application would require a modification not intended by the manufacturer...which doesn't make it impossible, but you'll have to do it yourself, and potentially void any warranty.
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I am not sure. You might want to check with the company that makes it. I have been very pleased with mine. So far this summer I have had only one false alarm and that was during a thunderstorm of biblical proportions. I really like the feature that when the alarm is in the pool it is always on. To swim, just remove the alarm from the pool and silence it with the red fob. This is the 3rd different alarm I have had in three years and this one is definitely the best as far as I am concerned.
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Their is no alarm built into the switchYou could possible add an alarm thru a contact block. This is a 16 volt switch that simply breaks the connection if water is presentThe switch is designed for shuting down a furnace or AC unit if water is present. I have mine connected to a motorized valve that shut off my city water if water is present Good luck