SWIM JET & COUNTER-CURRENT SWIMMING · KNOWLEDGE MODULE

Water Flow & Performance

Explore the definitions and key concepts of Water Flow & Performance within Swim Jet & Counter-Current Swimming.

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WATER FLOW & PERFORMANCE

Flow Adjustment

Learn how flow adjustment works in swim jets and counter-current systems, including control methods, flow rate, water velocity and practical setting tips.

WATER FLOW & PERFORMANCE

Flow Rate

Learn what pool flow rate means, how it is measured in L/min and m³/h, and how it relates to pump performance, filtration and turnover time.

WATER FLOW & PERFORMANCE

Swimming Resistance

Learn what swimming resistance is, why water pushes back when you swim, how body position affects drag, and how it differs from swimming against a jet.

WATER FLOW & PERFORMANCE

Water Velocity

Understand water velocity in pool plumbing, its relationship with flow rate and pipe diameter, and how to calculate water speed in metres per second.