Glossary • Letter F–G

Pool Glossary - F–G

Name: Houston Cool Pools
Address: 21902 Highway 249, Houston, TX, 77070, US
Telephone: +1-281-645-6631
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An A–Z reference of pool and spa industry terms - chemistry, equipment, construction, water features. Written in plain English by a real Houston pool builder.

A B C D–E F–G H–K L–O P–R S T–Z

5 terms

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

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, lowering or raising a gate internally.

Grid: Can be called 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.

D–E H–K

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