A Room Divided: Semi-Commercial Pool & Spa Equipment Setup for California Pools
When it comes to semi-commercial pool and spa projects, equipment design and layout make all the difference. This recent installation for California Pools showcases a split-room concept—one side dedicated to spa equipment and the other to pool systems—ensuring efficiency, performance, and serviceability.
Pool Equipment Setup
Across the room, the pool system was designed to handle a much larger hydraulic load with triple redundancy for reliability:
Triple Pentair TR140C3 Sand Filters for maximum filtration capacity
Pentair EQ Series 7.5HP Pump engineered for high-flow, semi-commercial applications
Triple Pentair MasterTemp Heaters (parallel plumbed) for rapid and even heating
This setup provides scalability and ensures the pool can maintain crystal-clear water even under high bather loads.
Spa Equipment Setup
On the close side of the equipment room, the spa system was designed with durability and balanced hydraulics in mind:
Twin Pentair TR140C Sand Filters for superior water clarity
Pentair Intelliflo 3 Variable Speed Pump for energy efficiency and flexible control
Pentair MasterTemp Heater providing reliable and consistent spa heating
This combination ensures the spa can handle heavy usage while keeping operating costs low and water quality pristine.
Specialty Booster Pumps
To enhance user experience and functionality, we also installed:
Dedicated booster pump powering bubblers in the pool’s zero-entry area
Separate booster pump supplying spa therapy jets
By isolating these functions with dedicated pumps, performance is optimized while minimizing wear on the main circulation systems.
Why the Split-Room Design Matters
Separating pool and spa equipment allows for easier maintenance, better control, and system longevity. Each side can operate independently, which is especially important for semi-commercial applications where downtime needs to be minimized.
This project is a perfect example of how California Pools and our team work together to design hydraulic systems that balance performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
