What are pool deck jets?

Asked by: Matthew Klay

Pool deck jets are a very popular addition to swimming pools that add a lot of style. Essentially, there are water lines in your pool deck (flush with the surface) that shoot out streams of water into the pool of varying heights, depending on the installation.

What is the purpose of pool deck jets?

Also referred to as laminar jets (if illuminated), they shoot a stream of water up into the air that arches and lands in the pool. These jets can shoot anywhere from 4 to 11 feet, creating a stunning display of water arches. Water flow is fully adjustable in many models, for short or long arches.

What is jet in a swimming pool?

What is a swim jet system? Also known as “endless pools”, a swim jet system is an accessory that you can install in your pool that pushes a constant current of water across your pool, allowing you to get a swim workout in without needing all the space. Basically, it’s the pool equivalent of a treadmill.

What are pool Spa jets?

Swim spas are designed with powerful swim jets that create a constant water resistance moving in one direction. This flow of water pushes against your body as you swim, holding you in a fixed position much like doing laps in a swimming pool or lap pool.

How do swimming pool jets work?

They’re called return jets because of how the chain of circulation works in a pool. Dirty water gets sucked out of the pool via the skimmers and main drains, it then goes through the pool filter system, before being “returned” to the swimming pool by the jets.

Are pool swim jets worth it?

If you’re searching for a simplified way to swim competitively, to exercise, or to undergo water therapy, going for a swim jet system will be most economical for you. It would allow you to reap maximum benefits from the workout at a moderate price. But again, you’ll need the space to accommodate the pool.

How do I adjust the jets in my pool?

The best way to position your pool jets is angled slightly downward and all pointing at the same direction or depending on the shape of your pool, that will create one “flow” or circular motion in your pool. The direction should be away from the skimmers.

How do I get water to circulate in my pool?

To ensure proper circulation, you need to switch on the pump for at least 8 hours a day. This ensures the pool circulation is effective. Make sure you size the pump, i.e: get a pump according to your pool volume. If your pool capacity is 10,000 gallons, then you need to divide 10,000 by 480 (8 hours x 60 minutes).

How many times should I circulate my pool water?

Here is a simple rule of thumb for pools with single speed pumps during the swim season when the temperatures and swimmer volume are both high: Run the circulation system one (1) hour for every 10°F of air temperature. Example: If it is 100°F, the pump should run 10 hours a day minimum.

Can pool jets get clogged?

Pool owners often tell us that the pool pump pressure is too low. With low jet pressure, the cause could be a damaged or clogged impeller. The pump will need to be split in half in order to inspect the impeller. Dog hair, pine needles and other small debris are main culprits for a clogged impeller.

How do you clear a clogged pool Jet?

You can also take a a plug. And put this into the suction line at the skimmer to kind of build up a little bit of pressure and then let it go and see if that will jostle it loose.

How do you fix a clogged pool Jet?

If the pump needs to be disassembled. That's a good time to call your pool professional to have them come and take the pump apart.