I need something to keep ducks out of our pool. I'm wondering if I lay it on top of the water, will it float or sink?
1517489
I believe it would sink, but am not 100% positive about that. If you stretched it across the top of your pool and could fasten it somehow- maybe that would work.
1517490
It is poly so it should float. I do not think that would be good choice. The ducks will become entangled in the webbing.
1517491
I do not think this would work, I would use a thermal cover for the pool to keep them off.
1517492
The better option is to get a contech scarecrow sprinkler that will spray them when they enter the pool area. Works great for keeping rabbits out of my garden.
1517493
A solid cover is your only answer. They can walk on the netting if the holes are small enough, thereby pushing it down. They would then have access to water. If you have an above ground pool, you could weigh down the sides and pull it taught. That may work.
2139643
I personally would not put it in a pool. You have the electrical plug that is attached in order for it to remain inflated. I would think it would cause major problems. It is a bit heavy so i would think it would not float.
52650
I think it should, as the cover lays on top of the water of pool. It creates a barrier so ducks shouldn't want to land, as there is no where to swim.
2007827
Yes but I would keep an extra eye on the kids, might be dangerous but it does have 2 openings. It should float really easy too. The thing I worry about is if it leaks and starts to sink the openings arent real big they could get caught up and drown. However I'm a tad over-protective.
1262608
It will not float. you can attach your dog to the unit but if it's a big dog the dog will pull it around.
1817493
No, I didn't notice it floating. However, I don't fill my sink with water usually. But wait, I just tried it with about 2-inches of water, and it absolutely did not float. It stayed flat against the bottom.
396525
It just needs to float in the fish pond. I have a large pond and they worked great for me.
1802785
I don't know if it floats. It was too small for what I needed, so I packed it away and don't know where. Sorry.
2055663
i think it would keep them dry. but i don't know about floating. even keeping them dry would be pushing it the limit of what is is capable of. you could probably put styrofoam in it. that would help keep it afloat. i would test it without the electronics first. buy it, put it in the bathtub, and see if it floats. if not, send it back. i will tell you this. i did alot of research. and this is best box i could find.
1885131
It just lays on top. We live in very windy area and it often gets blown part way across pool but not off.
1167358
Yes, you will sink to the floor. These are designed to be toppers that go on top of your mattress and not on the floor. If you want to place it on the floor you should also purchase a 3 to 4 inch layer of base conventional polyurethane foam to put underneath it.
144774
I don't know the answer to this. I had bought mine for an inground pool and it just floats on the top of the water. Sorry.
2210995
My duck Daisy guards the pool 24/7 all summer - no water problems, but a heavy wind can send her on her side. I have another one that's been around for about 5 years and finally did take on water a bit. Drilled out a 1/4 inch hole in the bottom, shook out the water and filled the hole with Gorilla glue - he's now floating proudly next to Daisy
938909
It doesn't make sense to float unless your trying to use it on a large area. I use it in a bird bath and use a rock to weigh it down. Works fine for me.
2219348
Well, it does not sink, but barely.It stays upright with the handle just under water.That´s on salt water. I have only tested it on the sea, so keep it in mind that the flotation will be different on lakes.
319658
My kids haven't attempted to put it in water so I don't know if it will float. It does have 2 buttons for sound effects, so that would certainly be ruined by putting it in water. My almost 6 year old has had this for almost 2 years and still uses it, as does my 3 year old son. It is a good toy for the price. Hope this helps.
380427
We have a concrete bird bath so ours floats. If the wind is blowing, it will blow it around, and if on the edge, you will lose all your water. We had to tie our solarrific to a concrete frog in the bird bath so it would not float around. The water has to be at least 3-4 inches deep.