Important Information

As the market leaders in our field, we have become aware of certain misconceptions with regards to the differences between a pool safety net
and various other types of pool covers available to you, the consumer.  THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN "ALL IN ONE" MULTI PURPOSE COVER!
All these different covers are designed to solve specific problems and all have various advantages and disadvantages.
We trust that after you have read the following, the situation will become clearer.

THE POOL SAFETY NET (AQUA-NET)

  •        Used specifically to help prevent drowning.
  •        Acts as a physical barrier over the pool as opposed to around the pool.
  •        Open, 80mm mesh help prevent toddlers from climbing or playing on the net.
                 Their limbs fit through the mesh, but it is intended that their heads or body will not.
                 This is so that they get stuck at the edge of the pool, off the water.
  •        The Aqua-Net has a central float, which supports the centre of the net and keeps the net at a constant height above the water.
  •        Easy for an adult to remove and replace (weighs only 5-7 kg's). 
  •        Aesthetically pleasing - does not cover or distract from the beauty of a sparkling clean pool.
  •        Does not help to heat the pool or keep it clean or save on operational costs.
       AQUA-NET HELPS PREVENT TODDLERS FROM DROWNING PROVIDED ITS PROPERLY FITTED,
            MAINTAINED AND REPLACED AFTER POOL USE - SAVES LIVES NOT MONEY!

POROUS POOL COVER (LEAF CATCHA)

  •        Designed to prevent leaves and debris from entering the pool and blocking the filtration system.
  •        Whilst the cover will support the weight of a child, the cover is easily walked or crawled upon and being porous,
                 sinks below the water level and as a result a person may still drown.
  •        Covers the pool completely but still allows rain water and dust through.
  •        Easy for an adult to fit and remove.
  •        Is ideal to help prevent small animals from drowning.
  •        Does not help to heat the pool but reduces chemical and water usage.
       THE LEAF CATCHA KEEPS THE POOL FREE OF LEAVES AND DEBRIS - IT IS NOT A SAFETY DEVICE TO PREVENT DROWNING.

SOLID POOL COVER (AQUA-GUARD)

  •        Used specifically to close up the pool for extended periods when the pool is not used.
  •        Easily supports the weight of a child BUT accumulates water and as a result a person may still drown in such accumulated water.
  •        Covers the pool completely and is designed to collect dust, leaves and debris.
  •        It does increase the water temperature slightly.
  •        It does save chemicals, electricity and water evaporation.
  •        It does prevent Algae growth.
  •        Very difficult to handle - weighs 40 - 60 kg's and it accumulates rain water.
       A SOLID POOL COVER IS USED TO COVER THE POOL WHEN NOT IN USE - SAVES MONEY BUT NOT A SAFETY DEVICE TO PREVENT DROWNING!

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Aqua-Net Pool Safety Net -Technical Information

NET MATERIAL

  •        The material used in the construction of an Aqua-Net pool safety net is light but strong and is resistant to sunlight, water, acid and pool chemicals.
  •        The material does not hold or absorb water.
  •        High Density Polyethylene braid, containing an ultra violet inhibitor with a minimum breaking strain of 150 kilograms and a runnage of 200 meters per kilogram in used (colours - blue or black).
  •        The braid has an expected life span of 8 years.

NET CONSTRUCTION

  •        The net is constructed in square mesh pattern (not diamond mesh pattern).
  •        The size of the mesh is large enough to prevent toddlers from easily climbing/playing on the net but small enough to prevent a small child's head fitting through.
  •        The knots of the netting are stretched and set and the netting treated to prevent shrinkage when not on the pool.
  •        The net is machine constructed from the above material with a square mesh of  80mm  and will support a minimum of 150kg.

(N.B. it is important to note that covers made from flat solid material (PVC sheeting etc.) should not be considered as a safety device as water collects on top of the cover in which a child could drown).

ANCHORING THE NET

  •        The anchoring system used is made from material that does not rust and is resistant to water, sunlight, acid and pool chemicals.
  •        The system does not clog with dirt and debris.
  •        The distance between anchors is small enough to prevent children from being able to lift the net up high enough to crawl under the net between the anchor points.
  •        The maximum distance between anchors is 750mm and fittings are made from grade 304 stainless steel or glass filled nylon which are available in Terracotta, Beige, Black and Grey.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  •        Fishponds and spa baths can be fitted with safety nets.
  •        Pools with rock features, sun decks and even islands can also be fitted with safety nets.
  •        The float used with our patented central tensioning system helps to maintain the net at an even height above the water level.


Other Products
By Netking (PTY) LTD
www.netking.co.za

Aqua-Net
  •        Removable Pool Fence System (Aqua - Fence)
  •        Pool, Pond & Spa Safety Nets
  •        Leaf Catcha - Porous Pool Covers
  •        Aqua-Guard - Solid P.V.C Pool Covers
  •        Solar Blanket - Floating Pool Covers

Sports Nets
  •        Badminton
  •        Basket ball
  •        Cricket
  •        Golf
  •        Hockey
  •        Netball
  •        Soccer
  •        Tennis
  •        Tinniquiot
  •        Volley ball
  •        Water polo

General Nets
  •        Safety nets for mining industry
  •        Cargo/lorry nets
  •        Game capture nets

Rope, Braid & Cordage Polyethylene

  •        Monofilament
  •        Ski rope hanks
  •        Ski rope reels
  •        Net cord
  •        3 ply ropes
  •        Lacing twine
  •        Lacing cord
  •        Laundry line
  •        Mason line
  •        Channel rope
  •        Tow ropes

Polyester
  •        3 ply ropes
  •        16 braid round braids
  •        16 braid flat braids
  •        Anchor wrap
  •        Venetian blind cord
  •        Specialized fashion cords

Polypropylene
  •        3 stand ropes

Cotton
  •    Sash cords
  •        16 braid hanks & reels                                                                

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