Water Features and Effects

Water Features

Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

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Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

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What difference does it make?

• Wall slope toward the sump allows water to

pull away from wall and the edge wall is not
visible (more common)
• Slope toward pool allows water to drop down
face of wall
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Pool by Geremia Pools Sacramento

Edge Sloped Away From Pool

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To prevent the water

from “Hugging” the
wall, extend the lip of
the weir 2 cm

This can also be

controlled by water
flow
NOTE: A “rounded edge
will require more flow.
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6 mm depth =
2.5 cm depth =
26 to 37 LPM
133 LPM
(2.3 m³/h)
(8 m³/h)
per .3 m
per .3 m
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Establishing the Effect

Make sure to get a clear understanding of what the

clients vision is for the water effect.
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Establishing the Effect

Show examples of different water effects so that they

can clearly define what they want.
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Establishing the Effect

This information truly determines the design and proper

sizing of the water feature.
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Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

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Water In Transit can be defined

as any water that will leave the
pool when the circulation
equipment is off.
The total volume of water must
be raised to the expected weir
depth.
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For a 30 meter pool:

It would take Approx. 180 liters of
water to raise the water level in
the pool 6 mm.

1,000 liters ÷ 100 cm = 10 Liter/cm

10 x .6 cm depth = 6 liters
6 liters x 30 meters =
180 liters (10.8 m³/h)
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A 6 mm water depth at
the top of the weir would
provide a 1 m waterfall.

For a 2 m waterfall
increase this depth to
1.2 cm
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Flow Requirements For Vanishing Edge

120 liters per minute (7.2 m³/h)

per meter of edge for a 6 mm
weir depth for a 1 meter drop

For a 2 meter drop, 240 liters

per minute (14.4 m³/h) per
meter of edge for a 1.2 cm weir
depth
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Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

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The basin should be .3 meters wider

than the weir wall, to catch all the
water on a windy day.

1 meter should be the minimum depth

to compensate for votex effects.
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Bather Surge
The 5 cm Rule…….

Size the Basin large enough to allow for

the top 5 cm of water in the pool.

1,000 ÷ 100 (cm) = 10 liters/cm

10 liters X 5 cm = 50 liters

50 X 30 (surface area) = 1,500 liters

100 liters per bather, depending on pool activity

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For an 30 meter pool, 6 mm water

over weir:

Water in Transit = 180 liters

Bather surge = 1,500 liters

Total = 1,680 liters

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Elevated Spa - In the event of a check valve

failure, the basin would need to be large enough
to contain water from the spa.

Vortexing – Maintain a minimum water depth of

.3 meters in the basin to prevent the pump from
pulling air.

Overflow – Install a overflow line in the basin.

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The basin must

be able to hold:
The water in transit.
Bather surge.

Spa volume.
30 cm Vortex Reserve.
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1,680 liters:
1,680 ÷ 1000 = 1.68 m².

For a 3 m weir, the basin should be 4 m long.

If the basin was 1.5 m wide, that would

be a 6 m² basin

(4 m Long X 1.5 m Wide = 6 m²)

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By dividing the 1.68 m² by the 6 m², will give

you the required depth.

1.68 ÷ 6 = .3 meters deep

1 Add the .3 meters required to prevent

meter should be the minimum depth
vortexing and the total minimum depth
to compensate
would be .6 meters for votex effects.

The basin needs to be .6 meters deep

from the bottom of the overflow line.
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If the water from the basin is returned to the
pool below the water level, Install a Hartford
Loop with a vacuum breaker at the pool water
level.
Dirt and Debris will end up in the catch
basin, this water may need to be filtered
with a separate filter, skimmer system
and vacuum line.
Consider an Auto Fill Device to
compensate for evaporation loss .
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Siphon Breaks

Prevents water from

the pool level from
siphoning back to
sump when system
Water Level
shuts off
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Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

 Pipe Capacity

40mm 50mm 80mm

140 LPM 235 LPM 515 LPM

(8.4 m³/h) (14.2 m³/h) (30.9 m³/h)
@ 1.8 MPS @ 1.8 MPS @ 1.8 MPS

40mm x 2 = 280 50mm x 2 = 470

LPM = 1-50mm LPM = <1-80mm
40mm x 4 = 560
LPM = 1-80mm
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Equivalent Length of Pipe
2” TEE’S
Remove any2”and all fittings
SWEEP 90º possible to streamline the
plumbing andFEET
= 4.3 increase the hydraulic efficiency.
LINE FLOW = 4.3’

2” 90º
= 5.5 FEET
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Plumb to the hydraulic center

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Plumb to the hydraulic center

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More water flow

Less water flow

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Plumb to the hydraulic center

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Considerations for Vanishing Edges

Designing the pool and edge

LPM (m³/h) Requirements (Water in Transit)

Establish catch basin / sump size

Plumbing Hydraulics

Other Water Features

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MAGICFALL™ SHEET WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALL™ RAIN WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALLS™ CURTAIN WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALLS™ ARC RAIN WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALLS™ ARC SHEET WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALLS™ CURVED SHEET WATER EFFECT
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MAGICFALLS™ CURVED RAIN WATER EFFECT
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WALLSPRING™ DECORATIVE ACCENTS
Architectural Features for Pools and Spas
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COLORS & FINISHES
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MAGICSTREAM™ Deck Jet II
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MAGICSTREAM™ LAMINAR
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MAGICSTREAM™ LAMINAR
• LED Light Engine is a microprocessor controlled
8 color-changing LED lighting system that is
integrated on to the body of the laminar. Three
color changing programs and the ability to
freeze on a single color.

• Integrated solenoid “thumper” adds a wrinkle to

the crystal clear stream, and adds a bright spot
of light that follows the arc into the pool.
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MAGICSTREAM™ LAMINAR
3-conductor cable
• 12VAC at only .75AMP - 6 laminars to a single
100 watt transformer.
• ETL listed electronics
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