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Equipment and Parts
- Safety

North Shore Pool & Spa installs these safety equipment devices to comply with the Virginia-Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. As well as provide that extra layer of protection on residential pools.

Vac-Alert (Safety Vacuum Release System)

When a swimmer becomes stuck to a drain or suction outlet in a swimming pool or spa the force of the filtration system can be tremendous. This “suction entrapment” will hold the bather in its grip until the vacuum seal is broken. The Vac-Alert releases this vacuum seal freeing the bather from the suction force. The Vac-Alert can be used in both residential and commercial pools and spas

Anti-entrapment main drain Cover
12" x 12"

Square “Wave” Anti-entrapment Suction Outlet Cover

Anti-hair Snare (Main drain cover)

Stingl Switch SR500 (Safety Vacuum Release System)

The Stingl Switch is a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) which works by monitoring the vacuum on the suction side of the pool or spa pump. When a blockage occurs in the main drain or skimmer a sudden rise in vacuum will cause the Stingl Switch to shut down the pump operation and activate an audible alarm. The pump will remain off with the alarm sounding until the system is manually reset. The Stingl Switch can be used in both residential and commercial pools and spas.

Stratum VRS (Safety Vacuum Release System)

The Stratum™ VRS (vacuum release system) is a vacuum release system that monitors and measures pressure in suction lines in swimming pools and spas. It is designed to provide an additional layer of protection against body suction entrapment. The Stratum™ VRS can be used in both residential and commercial pools and spas.

Aqua Guard Pool alarm

This pool alarm is the most reliable consumer installed pool alarm. If 25 LBS or more breaks the water surface the Aqua Guard alarm will sound. This system is equipped with a wireless remote allowing you to arm and disarm the alarm at any time. It also has a light that lets you know when the system is armed, and a keypad that prevents unauthorized disarming. The Aqua Guard alarm covers a 16 X 32 ft pool. *For larger pools two detectors are need, both operated with one wireless remote.