MER-1001S | S.R. Smith Meridian Series Single Deck Hand Rail 1.90 OD

The S.R. Smith MER-1001S is a single patent-pending Meridian Series deck hand rail that brings designer-inspired elegance and functional pool entry support to any residential or commercial pool environment. Its modern, curved profile delivers a custom, upscale aesthetic that stands apart from traditional straight-bar rails, making it an ideal upgrade for both new pool construction and renovation projects where visual impact matters as much as safety. The Meridian's Figure 4 retrofit compatibility allows it to drop directly into most existing pool rail anchor settings without excavating or re-pouring the deck, significantly simplifying installation on renovation jobs. The MER-1001S is constructed from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel tubing at 1.90 inches outside diameter with a .065-inch wall thickness, delivering the structural integrity and corrosion resistance expected from S.R. Smith, one of the most trusted names in pool rails and ladders. The MER-1001S is sold as a single rail — anchors (AS-100P or AS-100B) and escutcheon (EP-100F) are sold separately. For salt water pools, the 316L Marine Grade version (MER-1001S-MG) is strongly recommended. The Meridian is backed by S.R. Smith's 3-year limited warranty.

Highlights

• Patent-Pending Curved Meridian Profile: The Meridian's modern curved design delivers a custom, architectural look that elevates the aesthetic of any pool deck, providing a significant visual upgrade over traditional straight handrails in both residential and commercial pool environments where the entry point is a focal point of the overall pool design.
• Figure 4 Retrofit Anchor Fit: Engineered to install directly into most existing Figure 4 pool rail anchor settings without deck cutting or re-pouring, the MER-1001S is well suited to pool renovation projects where minimizing installation disruption and preserving existing deck work is a priority for the homeowner or facility manager.
• Fits Pools with Limited Deck Space: The Meridian's compact footprint and efficient rail geometry make it particularly well-suited for pools with restricted deck areas around the entry point, providing full hand support to swimmers entering and exiting the pool without requiring the wider anchor spread that traditional straight rails demand.
• Commercial-Grade 304 Stainless Construction: Built from 1.90-inch outside diameter, .065-inch wall thickness 304 stainless steel tubing to S.R. Smith's commercial standards, the MER-1001S delivers the structural rigidity, polished visual finish, and corrosion resistance required for long-term pool deck use in demanding residential and commercial pool applications.
• Single Rail, Salt Version Available, 3-Year Warranty: The MER-1001S is sold as one rail, with the MER-1001 offered for a matched pair, and recommended anchors AS-100P or AS-100B along with escutcheon EP-100F are sold separately, and salt water pool installations should use the 316L Marine Grade MER-1001S-MG version, with the Meridian backed by S.R. Smith's 3-year limited warranty.