Safety is paramount
Every slide we build includes a unique, patented integrated water-cooling system, engineered to perform in all climates.
We install slides in some of the hottest locations in the world, from Las Vegas to the UAE, and they are all designed to cool down to usable temperature in around 15 seconds.
Quick enough for even the most enthusiastic among us.
Always cool to the touch
The first question we are asked is, ‘how we keep our slides cool?’ With good reason, we all remember those childhood playground slides and burnt behinds!
Our slides are irrigated with both fresh water and recirculated pool water. Three independent pipes keep the main touch points cool and safe to use, in even the sunniest days, or hottest climate.
You can set up your cooling system to be controlled via a panel on the wall, an app on your phone, or a lever on the slide itself.
Our unique system works in four ways
- Patented guardrails irrigate the main chute via microjets using recycled pool water, cooling the entire slide surface.
- Mega jets at top of the slide soak the chute, giving added oomph to your ride.
- The same water runs through the handrails, keeping them cool to the touch.
- If required, independently-controlled microjets spray the steps with fresh water, protecting both vegetation and pool chemistry.
Safe steps
Non-slip steps with strong grip tape ensure they are not slippery when wet. Safety isn’t a feature—it’s the foundation of our design.
Integrity by design
We don’t just meet industry requirements; we build beyond them, ensuring every slide is designed to follow stringent European and US safety standards (BS EN 1069-1 2017 & CPSC Code of Federal Regulations 16 part 1207).
Engineered for durability and strength
When you invest in our pool slides, you’re choosing a standard of durability built for years of enjoyment and generations to come.
We use 316L Stainless Steel, a marine-grade material trusted in naval equipment, because it is the superior choice for corrosive pool environments. This premium alloy offers the highest available protection against corrosion.
Have a question about slide cooling?
Our client liaison team are always happy to help with queries so do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can also check out our FAQs below for simple answers to the most common questions we are asked.
Splinterworks integrates a proprietary water-cooling design that continuously floods key surfaces using a combination of fresh and recycled pool water. Mega-jets and micro-jets spray water every 15 cm across the sliding bed and steps, two top mega-jets maintain surface lubrication, and pool-filtered water circulates internally through the handrails to keep all touchpoints cool during sun exposure. The pool slides also have a highly reflective, mirror-polished stainless steel finish which reflects solar energy, rather than absorbing it.
A Splinterworks pool slide cools down to a completely safe, comfortable temperature in just 15 seconds once the water-cooling system is activated. The combination of internal handrail circulation and micro-jets rapidly flush heat away, ensuring immediate, safe usability even on scorching hot summer days.
Yes, Splinterworks pool slides are specifically engineered for extreme high-heat environments worldwide, including installations in Las Vegas and the UAE. Their combination of 316L marine-grade mirror-polished steel and a built-in water-cooling system prevents heat absorption and keeps all surfaces completely safe for touch.
Splinterworks uses 316L marine-grade stainless steel because it offers superior corrosion resistance against pool chemicals and saltwater environments. Its mirror-polished finish does not oxidize or dull over time, allowing it to reflect solar heat continuously for decades while maintaining structural and aesthetic integrity.
Splinterworks ensures thermal protection through material selection and internal engineering. Highly reflective mirror-polished stainless steel reflects solar energy rather than absorbing it. Meanwhile, an internal and external water circuit channels pool water continuously through the step handles, main handrails, and out onto the surface of the chute through micro-jets and mega jets to eliminate surface hot spots. The steps are independently controlled with fresh water to cool each step, to ensure every part of the slide you touch is cooled.
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