I installed a pentair deck jet after the pool was built. I had the PB preplumb using Sprinkler valve boxes. On one side we have a mermaid dolphin statue and the other side we have the deck jet. It is very loud, much louder than out sheer descent. I bought the deck jet off ebay for $16.50. You can interchange the heads, we like the triple head, and I can adjust the flow to shoot way past the other end of the pool. It is a very nice feature. Hope this helps.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our new pool build in Jacksonville FL

We have 4 Jandy deck jets. They were plumbed with ball valves of course and run on a 3/4 hp Whisperflo pump along with another water feature. They can be adjusted to shoot out just a few feet to keep the noise down to a geyser that shoots across to the yard on the other side of the pool.

We enjoy them but got them mostly for our kids. The sound of the spa spillover and other water feature we have is more relaxing.

Neighbors have them around their pool. They are so loud it's difficult to have a conversation. And if I am not mistaken, when they are on more people seem to run to the bathroom!......

Lol. Thanks for this very helpful feedback! This forum is invaluable!

13 years later, how are you all finding the jets?

we’re starting construction this week, and are wondering what brand to go for? any advice would be so helpful.