| Although In-Floor cleaning systems are more efficient in heating and chemical dispersion, as well as cleaning steps and benches with an effective means of mixing up debris and dirt. The chemically treated water is dispersed to 4 single jets at a time (called a zone) which moves only a small area of pool water. Returns rotate 360? pushing sand and debris away from the active main drain and skimmer 50% of the time. | Additionally specialized plumbing diagrams are needed as well as hundreds of feet of additional pool plumbing required, 60% of this plumbing is under the pool shell. The time required to run all zones of the pool can be 8 to 12 hours, some systems require additional pumps to push the volume of water effectively. Not recommended to use pool when system is operating and repair and maintenance is required. A large investment is also required for installation. |