Jetted Swim Spa Comparisons

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Endless Pools, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of innovative swimming machines for fitness and recreational use. Founded in 1988 we are the market leader with more than 11,000 customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products – specifically, the quality of the swim current. We also pride ourselves on the quality of the service we provide our customers. What we have learned over the years is that an Endless Pool becomes a focal point and a key to better health. Our ability to service our customers year in and year out distinguishes us from some recent swim spa entrants. To appreciate the scope of that work a review of our DVD is recommended and, of course, a test swim is a must.

A number of swim spa competitors over the years have entered the swim spa business including manufacturers of acrylic spas and hot tubs. While spas and hot tubs remain their primary business these companies sometimes make an elongated product called a jetted swim spa. Customers interested in the aesthetic appeal of a molded product who plan to install their swim spa outdoors often consider this alternative. Thermoformed acrylic, backed with either fiberglass or polystyrene, is an ideal way to make a single shell swim spa that can be heated up for relaxation and also serve as a convenient place to swim, exercise and just enjoy the water. Since these swim spas are typically installed outdoors they can be pre-plumbed and skirted at the factory and craned into position to reduce installation expense.

Endless Pools, Inc. offers our original steel panel pool which provides maximum design flexibility and ease of installation. This high volume, non-turbulent water flow is what distinguishes our pools from jetted swim spas and provides the best swim in the industry. The swim current is wider than your body, deeper than your stroke, free of turbulence and bubbles and completely variable in speed.

A jetted swim spa generally uses pumps and nozzles that create a swim current that feels like swimming against a fire hose. It’s really that different. If you have any interest in actually swimming you need to try it first!

The grid below attempts to present some of the oft compared features of Endless Pool products and those of jetted swim spas.

	Original Endless Pool®	Jetted Swim Spa



Construction	Steel-panel, vinyl liner permits multiple sizes and depths (7’x12’ to 10’x16’ any depth to 6’). Modular assembly allows for installation in existing spaces. Generally speaking if you can get an 8’ x 14’ sheet of plywood into the space you can fit an Endless Pool.	Jetted swim spas are typically single shell acrylic vessel with either a fiberglass or an acrylic backing for strength ^Top of Page



Aesthetic Choices	-Interior pool surface, 3 colors, 4 patterns -Retractable security cover, 5 colors -Synthetic coping, 5 colors -Aluminum coping with unlimited 6” tile choices -Interior return channels and propulsion system, stainless or 2 acrylic colors -Skirting, wood, steel, custom	-Choice of two colors typically for the shell -Choice of skirting -See company literature ^Top of Page



Plumbing (Water Quality System)	-5 kW electric heater, gas or propane optional -Two-speed circulating pump for energy efficiency -50 sq ft cartridge filter -Nature2 mineralizer to minimize chlorine -Not pre-plumbed to allow for remote installation	-Jetted swim spas are pre-plumbed typically -Component choices and sanitation means vary ^Top of Page



Swim Current System	-5 hp or optional 6 and 7.5 hp hydraulic power unit -16” propeller and water conditioning grills -Perimeter water return channels -Smooth, even, adjustable, river-like flow 21” wide, 16” deep -5,000 – 7,000 gallons per minute -Analog speed control via hydraulic valve/ speed gauge display -Digital speed control via remote -High visibility 7” digital, programmable swim pace display -1:07 100 yd pace (5 hp); 1:00 100 yd pace (6 hp); :58 100 yd pace (7.5 hp)	-One or more centrifugal pumps -One or more nozzles -300 to 1,200 gallons per minute ^Top of Page



Delivery & Installation	-Delivery by Allied Van Lines -Installation by nationwide network of Factory Trained Installers (FTI’s) -All components easily hand carried through doorways and downstairs -Designed for the DIY -Assembles on any sound level surface	-Crane required to upload swim spas -Pre-wired, pre-plumbed ^Top of Page



Electric Power Requirements	40 amps, 220 volts	60 to 100 amps, 220 volts ^Top of Page



Total Cost	-$20,400 for complete system -Wide variety of options available to customize installation -Delivery via Allied: $599 - $1,300 -Assembly of basic system only using local FTI $2,500 -Plumbing, finishing surround, electrical extra	-Each swim spa company handles delivery, installation, start-up, and service differently so comparison is difficult ^Top of Page

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