Swimming pool steps having integrated spa

Abstract

A drop in step unit for either an above ground or inground pool, the drop in step unit comprising a lower tread, a middle tread, and an upper tread, and a lower riser, a middle riser and an upper riser, the upper riser having a plurality of jets which are connected to the outlet line of the pool pump, and a pulsating member located on the outlet line to thereby give a massaging effect.

1 . In a pool having a water circulation system including a pump, a pump inlet line and a pump outlet line, the improvement comprising a drop in pool step unit, said drop in pool step unit comprising: 
 first and second sidewalls, at least three steps including a lower tread, a middle tread, and an upper tread, and a lower riser, a middle riser and an upper riser;    a plurality of jets located in said upper riser, said jets being connected to said pump outlet line; and    a pulsating unit mounted on said pump outlet line.    
   
   
       2 . The improvement of  claim 1  wherein said drop in pool step unit is formed of a molded plastic material.  
   
   
       3 . The improvement of  claim 1  further including first and second positioning members located below said middle tread.  
   
   
       4 . The improvement of  claim 3  wherein said first and second positioning members extend upwardly from said lower tread.  
   
   
       5 . The improvement of  claim 1  further including an air inlet line extending to said jets to provide compressed air thereto.