depth

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    Is pool depth to top of coping?

    We just had a pool installed in Canada and specified a pool depth of 5’ then with a phone conversation determined that it’s approx 4.5’ of water which is exactly what we wanted. Pool was constructed and landscaping finished and we started worrying the pool looks deeper than we expected. Sure...
  2. P

    Help! Need to make a decision Baja bench depth

    Please share your depth with pictures? would you change anything? My PB is recommending 9 inches. I can’t make my mind up🥲
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    Calculated average depth

    Hi, and thanks in advance for the help with my question, and for all the great information I've found at TFP. So the formula for average depth is pretty simple - Deep end depth - Shallow end depth divided by two. The part I don't understand is how this formula accounts for the slope on the...
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    Pool depth and slope small plunge pool

    Hi all! We are new here and hoped you could weigh in / help us figure out the best pool depth(s) for a very small plunge pool - water’s edge to water’s edge is 16x8. The depths are currently ranging from 3.5-5 but the slope feels like you’re always on a hill. Should we add to the shallow part...
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    What have we got wrong?

    We live in a relatively warm climate (northern CA) and are planning to build a pool in our backyard for the adults (serious lap swimming, but no one professional) and our two kids. What would you say is wrong with this plan? How would you improve it? 50’ x 10’ pool (possibly 50’ x 12’) + hot...