We are just starting the process of building a pool, and we want a pool with a deep end and a spa. We were originally looking at a fiberglass combo pool with spa. However, the more I read horror stories of cracks or coating failures, the more I lean toward a vinyl liner pool. We had a vinyl pool in our last house, so we know what to expect with those. The pool builder recommended a fiberglass spa that spills over into the vinyl pool. Anyone have an insight on adding a fiberglass spa? We did like the design, but just wanted to make sure these hold up over time. Thanks in advance!
Anyone have a fiberglass spa/hot tub?
- Thread starter dmg2253
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,118
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Welcome to TFP.
There are members who do and they work fine if properly installed. It may take a while as folks return here for the start of their pool season.
The challenge seems to be how the spa to pool spillover is implemented. That sets the maximum spa water level, lets the spa water be refreshed with pool water, keeps the water chemistry the same between the two, and shares the equipment.
There are members who do and they work fine if properly installed. It may take a while as folks return here for the start of their pool season.
The challenge seems to be how the spa to pool spillover is implemented. That sets the maximum spa water level, lets the spa water be refreshed with pool water, keeps the water chemistry the same between the two, and shares the equipment.
This question reminds me that my first pool was an in-ground vinyl (rare in AZ) with a fiberglass spillover spa. They worked well together and we never had a surface issue with the spa.
You also need to be sure the spa will be able to be heated and used separately from the pool with the proper valve and plumbing setup. A member a short while back had a set back when they were unable to use the spa unless it interfered with the pool rendering it useless in the winter.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,118
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Only if you intend to close the pool in the winter while keeping the spa open.
It will cost you twice the equipment to maintain two independent bodies of water.
You will need a much larger equipment pad.