What are the different types of pool systems?

The different types of pool systems include chlorinated systems, saltwater systems, UV systems and ozone systems.

What is a pool Baja shelf?

The Baja shelf is a term for an extended top step into a pool, which becomes, essentially a de-facto shallow pool inside your bigger pool. Instead of having to lug the kids around the deep end with you, they can perch on the shelf and splash and play to their hearts content while you get your laps in—just feet away.

What are pool copings?

WHAT IS POOL COPING? Coping is the term used to identify the material used to cap the pool edge or shell wall. Options available are poured-in-place concrete, precast concrete, tile, and natural stone (pavers, flagstone, etc.). The same forming system, with a Bullnose Travertine Form Liner was used for this vinyl pool.

What is mineral pool water?

A mineral pool is an innovation derived from a saltwater pool. The key difference between the two is instead of adding salt to the generator, you are adding minerals. Typically, the minerals are magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride.

What is better chlorine or salt pool?

Pros. Lower chlorine levels make saltwater pools gentler on skin and eyes. Chlorine levels in saltwater pools are enough to disinfect, but not enough to fade expensive swimwear and gear. Because of the natural chlorine, saltwater pools require fewer chemicals (and less attention) compared to chlorinated pools.

What is an Acapulco shelf?

A Baja shelf is an expansive shallow-water step that serves as an entry point into a swimming pool. Typically, the shelf is submerged 8-16 inches. A Baja shelf may also be called a Baja step, Acapulco shelf, tanning ledge, Shamu shelf, shallow reef step, thermal ledge or a sun shelf.

What is a shallow part of a pool called?

Whatever name you decide to call it, a sun shelf is a flat, shallow area in your pool, before the deep end of the swimming pool. Pool owners usually incorporate this feature into their pool for several reasons.

What is an Endless Pool called?

An endless pool provides an adjustable current for swimmers to swim against. An endless pool is a small swimming pool designed to provide aquatic exercise to people with limited available space, and is sometimes referred to as a treadmill for swimmers.

What is the largest Endless Pool?

The Endless Pool takes up much less space (our largest pool is only 4.88m x 4.88m), is simpler to install (particularly indoors), easier to maintain and more economical to run than a traditional lap pool.

What is a pool Cove?

In swimming pools a cove is a slight angle of material against the pool wall (usually sand, sifted fill, or foam) that is a vital part of your pool system as it keeps the weight of the water inside the pool and prevents the liner from ballooning out under the bottom of the pool wall.

What is the edge of a swimming pool called?

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If an in-ground swimming pool is constructed of concrete, it will need coping, which is a cap for the edge of the pool. Besides simply being necessary, the coping provides an opportunity for a decorative accent, which can greatly enhance the appearance of the pool.

What is a spa above a pool called?

Synonym: waveless pool, flooded deck Raised spa: a spa that is elevated above the pool surface. A raised spa can add a dramatic focal point to a poolscape. A raised spa can double as a water feature if it is designed to permit spa water to cascade into the pool.

What is the other name for a reflecting pool?

Synonym: reflecting pool. Cantilevered deck: a pool deck that continues over the edge of the pool, eliminating the need for separate coping stones or bricks. A cantilevered deck usually is made from a single material, such as stamped concrete or wood deck boards.

How does a perimeter overflow pool work?

Perimeter overflow: a pool that is overflowing its rim on all sides and has a waveless, mirror-like effect. A collection gutter or slot collects the overflowing water. The water drains via gravity to a holding tank (surge tank). The pump drains water from the tank, filters and heats the water,…

What is the minimum slope for a swimming pool?

The bottom of the pool shall slope toward the main drain. The slope in water depths less than five feet shall not exceed 1 foot vertical to 12 feet horizontal. 5.4 Area marked. The boundary line between the shallow and deep areas with float keepers.