{"id":3312,"date":"2023-02-01T11:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T11:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutpools.org\/?p=3312"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T14:46:50","slug":"spool-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutpools.org\/spool-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Spool Pools: The Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Ever wondered what a spool pool is? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or what makes a swimming pool a spool?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the swimming pool trade, the word \u2018spool\u2019 is a portmanteau, combining the words \u2018spa\u2019 and \u2018pool\u2019 to create spool, these are also sometimes called swim spas or mistaken for “cocktail pools<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A spool is basically a small swimming pool, but whereas in a regular pool you would be doing laps, in a spool you will be more likely to be kicking back with a drink in your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The average size of a spool is 400 to 700 cubic feet, and its dimensions are usually 12\u2019 x 12\u2019 and 4\u2019 in depth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike regular swimming pools, spools don\u2019t tend to have a “deep end”, and most spool pools can normally accommodate no more than 8-10 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But what is the cost of running a spool pool? What are its advantages and disadvantages? And can you build one yourself? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll be covering in our comprehensive guide on spools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n First, let\u2019s take a closer look at what makes spools different from other pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main feature that distinguishes a spool from a regular pool is that they often combine the features of a hot tub or a spa such as blowers, heating, and jets, and they are also of a similar size to a hot tub or a spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Makes A Spool Pool Different From Other Pools?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n