Home About Us Technical Gallery How It Works Talk to Us Links	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 kgs and a runnage of 200 metres per kg, is used in either blue or black. The braid has an expected life span of 7-8 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 or 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 is 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 150kgs. NB 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. A maximum distance between anchors is 750mm and fittings are made from grade 304 stainless steel or glass filled nylon which is available in Terracotta, Black, Grey and Beige. General Information Fish ponds and spa baths can be fitted with safety nets. Pools with rock features, sundecks 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.