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Ultimate Pool – Round

Ultimate Round Pools are available in multiple sizes to fit any landscape. The Ultimate Round can be installed inground, semi-inground, and is the only Ultimate that can be installed completely above ground. All walls are made of 14-gauge steel with epoxy-powder coating for long-lasting protection from corrosion. Optional add-ons are available to fulfill the need for additional fun, style, and functionality.

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Sizes Available: 15’ (165 sq ft, 5,000 gallons), 18’ (257 sq ft, 7,710 gallons),  21’ (334 sq ft, 10,020 gallons), 24’(459 sq ft, 13,770 gallons), 28’ (608 sq ft, 18,240 gallons)

 All Ultimate Pools are equipped with necessary materials and manuals for a simple build process. Please note: All Ultimate Pools are NON-DIVING pools for safety (standard water depth is 4’).

Can steel appendages be added to increase the size?

No steel appendages can be added to Round Ultimate Pools. The largest a Round Ultimate Pool can be made is 28'.

How can this pool be installed?

Round Ultimate Pools are the only Ultimates that can be installed above ground, semi-inground, or completely inground.

Can I add stairs to my inground Ultimate Pool?

Ultimate inground pools offer a Quaker Plastics 8'5-Tread Radius Thermoplastic Stair optio which is 48" high and includes a filler panel below the stair. If installing a stair, the stair will include 2 buttresses, and will need atleast 1 yard of concrete footer 3000lb truck mix.

Do Ultimates come with Skimmers/Returns?

All Ultimate Pools come with 1 panel pre-punched for a regular size inground skimmer and return. Standard size skimmer and return included: Waterway Skimmer (540-8400) and return (400-9160B). Requested additional Returns will need to be field cut, not in factory. Additional Skimmers are available, but will include a complete skimmer/return panel.

Can I add lights to my Ultimate Pool?

Only small lights should be used in an Ultimate Pool. If a light panel is requested a Skimmer/Return/Light Panel will be substituted for the standard Skimmer Return panel. Typically, light holes are drilled by installer use a 3" hole saw, this allows for preferred placement. *Lights are not included.

Can I add Siding to an Above Ground Round?

Optional Siding Kits are available for Round Above Ground pools in half and full perimeter kits.

Are top rail options available?

All pools come with your choice of pre-cut synthetic wood (Kona) with a double-track face mount "F" track, or Aluminum "Bendable Bullnose" Coping.

*If installing inground and using pavers or cantilever forms, the wood can be removed from the kit.

What items are always included for install?

18" Rebar is included for pinning down the panels and 12" Rebar is included to use as layout stakes. Water bond fittings are also included. A Confer Roll-A-Gard ladder is included with Above Ground Round Pools.

Can I choose a vinyl liner pattern for my Ultimate Pool?

The Sandbar Tile Liner is included with Ultimate Pools with the sidewall seam located in the Skimmer on non-stair pools, and in the center of the stair on kits with stairs. If ordering a different inground liner pattern, the standard liner should be deleted from the order, and a custom liner order will need to be placed with the Cardinal Liner Customer Service.

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