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JHC & Andrew   I feel that I must agree with Andrew and the law will possibly make an example of someone eventually to make everyone aware that the law is the law. On careful reflection I feel that the only safe method is a compliant fence,  the alarm is OK for some of the time but they will fail as all electronic devices do and unless you have a back up system such as spare alarm one would be liable.  My supplier also spoke in terms of " well it is unlikely that you could be prosecuted if the alarm is away being repaired etc." but in my opinion he is talking through his hat and as he would not be paying the fine he does not have to worry. The circuit board is so small and could only cost a few euros to make it would not be expensive for a supplier to have couple in stock to facilitate a speedy repair, they after all are making a tidy profit from an easy sale. I now wait for several weeks while my alarm is being repaired hoping I do not receive a visit.  I will also be investigating a consumer bureau that I have heard about to see if they have any interest in pursuing the matter.   Ray  

Hendo/Andrew/Poolguy   Thanks for your reply. I would be interested to know if other Aquasensor owners have the same instructions with their device, including the Aquasensor 2005 version You mentioned a "compliant winter cover", is this a special cover or does the usual winter cover which is fastened all round with pegs comply. What are the downside of keeping the pool uncovered all year and what precautions are required against severe frost. I am begining to think pool owning is more trouble than it is worth. Ray

Very interested to read about the new Aquasensor 2005 Alarm. My 2004 version failed within 2 weeks of first installing it last June.  It took 2 months to obtain a repair.  This year it has worked OK until last week when it went off for no reason, fortunately we were ar home and could reset it. This happend twice more but now does not work at all. I have spent most of this afternoon going through the procedure without success. Tuesday is the first day that the supplier is open when I will try to obtain the new 2005 version, but I think it will be difficult.  Ha s anyone had any luck contacting the Manufacturers? My queries are:-  what happens now? If it is removed for repair I do not have an alarm in place so I am now liable for prosecution. If it is away for some time do I have to empty the pool. Also with regards to winterising the instructions with the Aquasensor clearly state remove the battery but leave the alarm in place.  Do I need a special winter cover? any Help would be appreciated.