Pools Technical Information

LAP POOLS, SWIM SPAS, RESISTANCE SWIM SYSTEMS

LAP POOLS
SWIM SPAS
RESISTANCE SWIM SYSTEMS
CONTROLS
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE EXERCISES
EXPERIENCED CONSULTATION SERVICE

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LAP POOLS, SWIM SPAS and RESISTANCE SWIM SYSTEMS

Water Structures manufactures a complete line of Lap Pools, Swim spas and Hydro Therapy Pools. Pools can be modified or custom designed to fit any size or use needs. As with all Water Structures' products, the look of the pool is entirely flexible. Pools can be specified with almost any tile or natural stone finish.

LAP POOLS

Lap pools are long pools which allow for obstruction-free swimming. Usually lap pools are no more than 8 feet wide. The length of the pool can vary according to swimming needs and room.

THERAPY POOLS

Water Structures offers a complete line of Therapy Pools. Water Structures' Therapy Pools can be equipped with with exercise rails and resistance swim/walk systems. The customer can design custom units to fit specific therapy needs. The pools' all-tile interiors present a professional image.

SWIM SPAS

A swim spa is a single unit containing two separate areas. The smaller area has seats and is used as a spa with a higher water temperature. The larger swimming area can be used for laps or can be fitted optionally with a Resistance Swim System. Resistance Swim Systems are often used in swim areas which are not large enough for laps.

RESISTANCE SWIM SYSTEMS

Resistance Swim Systems and Exercise Eystems work by pushing water against a person who is swimming or walk/running. The aim of these systems is to have the person working out, but not going forward or back.

The simplest resistance system involves a harness. The harness is attached to a spring cord and pole. These systems, like any of the resistance systems, take practice to get used to. The advantages of the harness are its low cost and quiet operation.

The simplest resistance-powered system involves 4 large jets hooked to two large pressure pumps. This system puts out a hard spray. The hard spray works best when the head is out of the water, as in walking/running exercise or swimming with the head up.

The next system is the Speck Pump or Badu jet. This system uses a more sophisticated high-flow pump and wider jet. The system is easier to swim against and adjust, but also uses jet technology.

The most sophisticated system is the Swim Gym. This system energizes the entire mass of water quietly and efficiently. This means the swimmer has a broad, less turbulent stream of water to swim against, instead of a narrow jet. Swim Gyms are available with various types of powered pumps and controls.

Any of the resistance systems can be fitted to Water Structures' standard and custom-built Therapy or Lap Pools.

GROTTOS

Grottos are offered as an exciting waterfeature that can be added to any Water Structures' pool. A small stone clad cave is built at the end of the pool. A powerful waterfall usually masks the entrance. Swimmers can relax under the massaging waterfall or rest inthe Grotto's stone clad interior.

WATER STRUCTURES POOLS - THE PROFESSIONALS' CHOICE

Water Structures all tile pools combine the long-proven durability and beauty of tile with the flexibility and strength of fiberglass. For over a decade, professionals have picked Water Structures pools for their durability, design flexibility and product recyclability. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about Water Structures pools.

WHAT IS THE PROBABLE USEFUL LIFE of THE PRODUCT?: Each Water Structures' pool product is backed by an exclusive Ten Year Limited Warranty for structure and tile adhesion (when installed in factory by Water Structures). The complete text of the Warranty is available upon request.
We have had commercial and residential units in continuous service for over ten years with excellent performance results. Ceramic tile as a surfacing material has proven to be exceptionally durable, even when exposed to the demanding chemical environment typically found in pools. Because tiles can be removed and replaced in a Water Structures spa without affecting the outer shell integrity, a given spa can be updated to keep pace with an interior renovation... essential in an indoor commercial/ professional application. Conventional plastic pools have a limited life span and the building may not permit removal and replacement without tearing down walls - a costly and problematic endeavor!

DISCUSSION OF SITE-BUILT PRODUCTS

Custom built pools have often been constructed using protective pans made of copper, metal sheet or plastic liner. Even with these protective pans, water would eventually work its way past the interior surfaces, causing a major leak. There are some historical problems with metal and liner pans which are discussed below.

HIDDEN LEAKAGE: Copper, vinyl, or metal sheet liners are easily damaged during the construction process. These liners are made of thin material with weak joints. Hidden damage can occur well after a liner and its piping are tested. Liner pans are labor intensive to install with many different contractors working on the unit. Damage occurring to the pan is not usually visible so it is impossible to tell which sub-contractor was working on the unit when the damage was done. A leak in a liner or pan does not appear until the water migrates past the surface, a process that usually take 6 months or more, long after the sub-contractors have been paid. These liners are impossible to repair without destroying the unit and starting over!
PIPING: The weakest point in a metal pan or liner is the place where a pipe passes through it. These pipes can be drains or recirculation fittings. The more through-wall connections the more likely a leak. Through-wall connections can be easily damaged during construction. Piping connection leaks are usually hidden and can not be fixed without destroying the bath, pool or spa which surrounds them.
LONG TERM: Copper and vinyl can be damaged over time due to the caustic environments they occupy. Copper liners can be eaten by the chemicals in cement. Plastic liners can be stretched due to the heat and chemicals in the water.
WATER STRUCTURES' FIBERGLASS/FIBERCEMENT SHELL: Water Structures manufactures a uni-bodied fiberglass/fibercement shell which is far superior to any site-built product. The Water Structures' shell is made from reinforced fiberglass. The exterior is chemically bonded to a fibercement interior surface in the molding process. Because the interior of this uni-bodied product is Portland fibercement, it will accept tile adhesive easily. The exterior of the shell is made of fiberglass which is both durable and waterproof and allows for the double manifolding of through-wall pipe fitting.
WATER STRUCTURES' PROVEN DEPENDABILITY: Water Structures experienced staff has thirteen years of experience building custom pools, fountains and other water features. Each Water Structures pool is handcrafted by our experienced craftsman. When you order a Water Structures' pool you get the advantage of a single-source product from an experienced manufacturer. Each shell come with a Water Structures Limited Ten-Year No-Leak Warranty.
LIABILITY REDUCTION: The labor and material that go into making a custom tile or natural stone pool can be substantial. The cost to remove a custom pool and replace it is even higher than the original cost. Water Structures' pools provide you with the best protection possible from indeterminate leakage.