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I'm in the process of having a vanishing edge pool built in Florida. I would prefer to not have a skimmer since the vanishing edge acts as a skimmer and all of the water will be pushing that way anyhow. However, an engineer says it is code on a residential pool to have a skimmer even when it's...

118k BTUs I don't recall how many gallons the spa is, but it is a 7' round spa.

Thanks - I have a Heat Pump for heating right now, so it will be taking two or three days. In fact, it takes about 4.5 hours to heat my spa from 64 to 104. Does that sound right for heating a spa with a heat pump? If not, what would you expect?

My pool is currently 65 degrees (I live in Florida), and I want to get the temperature up to the 80s as quickly as possible. Currently, 75% of the water flow to my pool goes through my spa and spills over into my pool. Does anybody know if it would heat significantly faster if I turned off the...

Is anyone aware of a source that compares noise levels (decibels) of different pool pumps?

We are building a pool with a 36' long raised wall that will be covered with stone from the bottom of the coping down into the water (no tile). We are also having a 2 1/2 foot waterfall out of our spa which will be constructed of stacked Tennessee Fieldstone. Our pool finish will be Tahoe Blue...

Thanks again!

For reference, here is what the Florida Building Code says in Section 424.1.2.5.3: 424.1.2.5.3 Stairs. Stairs shall have a minimum tread width of 10 inches (254 mm) for a minimum tread length of 24 inches (610 mm) and a maximum riser height of 10 inches (254 mm) . Treads and risers between...

My pool builder agrees that it is not in the ANSI book. However, he referenced the Florida Building Code (Section 424.1.2.5.3) regarding "Swimming Pools & Bathing Places (Public & Private)" which seems to be pretty specific. Is there anything to reference that would trump that requirement in...

Thank you!

Are markers required on the steps in Florida pools?

Are there circumstances where a gunite pool can have 5.5" thick walls w/o a 12" bond beam?

We have decided on Tahoe Blue Pebble Tec for our pool finish, and we don't know what color of trim (drains, jets, etc.) we should be getting. It is plumbed for white trim right now, but we aren't sure if that is right. We see some Tahoe Blue pools with black and some with white. The majority...

What do you mead by a "fire feature"?

Yes, swim jets are equivalent to a Fast Lane. Thoughts on that?