Hello,
I am in the process of designing a new pool for my backyard. I have room and budget for a lap lane of 50 to 60 ft. After designing the details of the pool with the lead engineer, he suggested a swim jet as an alternative for me that would allow a cheaper (smaller) pool construction cost.
Does anyone have experience with these type of products from a true swimmers point of view? I have a hard time believing the jets can really reproduce the same workout/resistances as a full lap lane, but I'm open to suggestions. I do swim all strokes at a decent swim rate. I do not want to be "held back" by a weak water stream, or wishing I had done the full lap lane instead.
Thanks!
Jeff
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Carl,
One thing that occurred when I was installing my endless pool is that the pressure guage was set too low. I found that I was able to overswim my 7.5HP unit pretty easily, which shouldn't happen with its top speed.
After a call with endless pools, I was able to adjust the gauge which increased the top speed of the pool dramatically. Perhaps the pool you tested was not set properly.
I will be interested to hear how you like the River Pool and its current.
Patrick
Good tip, maybe that was the issue. The guy who owns the pool said he only swims at lower speeds, so it didn't make a difference to him. I really didn't want to think that the Endless Pool people could be that far off in their speed calculations.
So how did you find out about the 7.5 hp unit? They still don't have that advertised on their website. They only talk about a 6hp upgrade.
So are you happy with the endless pool?
Carl,
One thing that occurred when I was installing my endless pool is that the pressure guage was set too low. I found that I was able to overswim my 7.5HP unit pretty easily, which shouldn't happen with its top speed.
After a call with endless pools, I was able to adjust the gauge which increased the top speed of the pool dramatically. Perhaps the pool you tested was not set properly.
I will be interested to hear how you like the River Pool and its current.
Patrick
Good tip, maybe that was the issue. The guy who owns the pool said he only swims at lower speeds, so it didn't make a difference to him. I really didn't want to think that the Endless Pool people could be that far off in their speed calculations.
So how did you find out about the 7.5 hp unit? They still don't have that advertised on their website. They only talk about a 6hp upgrade.
So are you happy with the endless pool?
