How to Choose the Right Spigot for Your Pool Fence
What is a Spigot?
A spigot is a stainless steel fitting that secures glass pool fence panels to the ground or deck. Spigots are the foundation of frameless glass pool fencing — they hold the glass in place without the need for posts.
All pool grade spigots are manufactured from Grade 316 stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance in pool environments.
Types of Spigots
Core Drill Spigots
Core drill spigots are installed by drilling a cylindrical hole into the concrete slab or footing. The spigot shaft sits inside this hole and is secured with a chemical anchor or grout.
Best for: Concrete pool surrounds, paved areas, and new construction where cores can be drilled cleanly.
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Surface Mount Spigots
Surface mount spigots bolt to the top of a concrete slab or structural member using anchor bolts. The base plate sits on the surface.
Best for: Existing concrete slabs where core drilling is not possible or practical, and elevated decks.
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Side Mount Spigots
Side mount spigots fix to the side of a structural member — such as the edge of a concrete slab, a fascia board, or a steel beam. The glass panel sits to the outside of the structure.
Best for: Deck edges, balcony fascias, and situations where the glass needs to be mounted on the outside face of the structure.
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Pool Grade vs Standard Grade
For pool fencing, you must use pool grade spigots. These are engineered to meet the loading requirements of AS 1926.1 for pool barriers. Standard grade spigots are only suitable for balustrade applications.
Pool grade spigots are tested to withstand the forces specified in the standard, including point loads and distributed loads along the barrier.
How Many Spigots Do You Need?
The number of spigots depends on your glass panel widths and the system design. Typically, each glass panel requires 2-4 spigots depending on the panel width and the manufacturer's engineering specifications.
Our calculator automatically determines the correct number and type of spigots for your project based on the measurements you enter.
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