Depth and Accessibility
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The Endless Pool® offers many features to make it
accessible to all users. Different sizes and depths are
available. The interior water return channels or
benches serve as steps into and out of the pool.
The pool walls can function as a handrail or the top
edge of the walls — the coping — as a seat. In
addition, water powered lifts, grab bars and steps
are also available.
Based on the height of pool you choose and the configuration
of your room, consider how you will access the
pool. Customers frequently deck up around the pool to
reduce the apparent height of the pool in the room. We
offer a variety of two, three, four and five stair tread
systems as well as handrails and grab bars. Finally, water
powered lifts are available for special access needs and/or
when space is tight. Inside the pool, steps in any of the
corners is possible.
The easiest and most cost effective way to install and
access the Endless Pool is on a flat slab on grade. A small
set of stairs allows you to step up and sit on the perimeter
coping and to swing your legs over – into the pool.
Stepping down into the pool is then quite easy. This is
the easiest way to enjoy your pool.To add an extra dimension, once the pool is installed,
build a small deck up around the pool leaving the top 24"
to 30" exposed. You can then stand on your deck and
access the pool by sitting on the coping, swinging your
legs over, and stepping down in. If you dig down to
achieve this look you can backfill to the panels and finish
the surround as desired.
If a fully in-ground look is desired, decking is again the
most cost effective solution. Once the pool is installed,
construct a deck to the desired elevation. Remember
that access is required to the front panel. If you plan to
excavate and sink the pool into the ground, you can
back fill to the panels but a pit must be constructed 3
feet deep and 2 feet 6 inches out from the front panel
for equipment access.
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Aboveground Endless Pool
The simplest, most cost effective way to install an Endless
Pool is aboveground on a solid, level surface. A 42" tall
aboveground unit is easily accessed with a set of stairs. |
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Partially In-ground Effect
The in-ground effect may be created without excavation
by building decking around a pool installed aboveground.
Alternatively, a pit may be excavated and the pool
installed partially in-ground. The edge of the pool serves
as a comfortable seat. |
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Fully In-ground Effect
Less common but quite elegant, a fully in-ground effect can
also be created with decking up around an aboveground
pool. Excavation, while increasing the cost and complexity
of the job, can also be undertaken. |
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