Glossary of Pool Terms, F-G

A,   B,   C,   D-E,   F-G,   H-I-J-K,   L-M-N-O,   P-Q-R,   S,   T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

F
Float Valve
- Valve at the bottom of a skimmer to control the water flow.

G
Gas Heater 
- Spas and heated pools require a large heater to quickly heat the large volume of water necessary. These are fueled by propane or natural gas and are often the most expensive piece of equipment

Gate Valve - Valve that twists on and off lower or raising a gate internally.

Grid - Can be call grid or filter element. Device inside a dE filter that is coated with DE powder and traps particles in the water.

Gunite - A type of concrete that is applied with a sprayer to form the pool shell. It can also be used to form slides, waterfalls, pads, and other features.

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