Have these steps ever been used as outside the pool, so that one can enter the pool safely?
2083113
I don't know, but they ought to be ok for that. They do seem a little more steep and narrow than I had hoped.
2083114
I don't know but from putting them together to put in my pool I don't think I would use them for that purpose.
1197212
Probably would be perfect for that and yes it does have a side entry. You would however want to secure the bouncy house with the spikes to prevent it from falling into the pool and creating a dangerous situation...
547050
Yes, this was the method I used. I waterproofed an outdoor brick stairway (14 steps) including all the side walls. Got good results.
1667801
As long as the steps are able to handle salt water. Also, if they are hollow and plastic, there need to be a way to fill them with water so they sink. I replaced the ladder that came with the set with a heavier duty one as the one that comes with it is not that great. For the money, the pool is pretty nice. Great for doing laps, volleyball, etc. Good luck.
648156
Not really but the bottom step is hinged with a fabric strap and does not hold it steady. I think the unit is unsafe and plan to replace it.
1197215
I don't know about the pool. There's about a foot maybe less height from the first step. I don't see how it wouldn't work. Probably would be great fun.Yes, there is an additional side entrance. When you face it from the front where the slide is it's on the right side.
2088708
Yes! But the person would know they stepped on it. And they make a little bit of a mess. Very slight but they are intended for outdoor use. I have wrapped them in a paper towel and tossed them in trash cans etc.
2279354
We use them inside the pool. I don't know how stable they would be from the outside of the pool. You fill them with sand to hold them in place in the water. For safety reasons if you put these on the outside of the pool I think it would make it too easy for a child to get into the pool. I believe they make another model for outside of the pool.
954688
Yes, ideally. Before the ladder is put in the pool it is to be filled with sand to resist floating. The shelf is not designed to rest on the pool edge but be positioned above; the feet on the front edge if attached to a deck outside the pool then the steps do not have to rest on the pool floor. If the feet on attached to the pool top, then the steps do not have to touch the pool floor if your pool is deep enough.
1642574
I have a handle which can be extended and it works just fine. I only use it to go around edges of the pool and do the steps. It works well for what I do.
839594
Our pool is 24' and is most likely slightly deeper in the middle..so I would think so. there is a way to accommodate for a flat or sloped pool by the way you put the "feet" on the bottom of the steps. We absolutely love the steps. They are exactly what we were looking for!!
1909926
it is free standing - i used a shower mat under the pool side steps to protect the pool. you will need to put sand into the pool side steps to keep it weighted down.i could not see how to attach to my pool & do not need to. we like the steps and would buy them again if i had to.
1084543
Yes. My pool is below ground level and it works fine, even around steps. Above ground pools are an issue because of the ladders.
2145037
No. However we heard the ladder can be dangerous. Kids can get trapped while swimming. We fin it easier to use a step stool on the outside.
1073834
Pool is large enough, problem is the steps float and if you put too heavy weights on them, then you would not be Able to remove them. Need to figure a way to put temporary weight that would hold but would be easy to remove.
2021083
Mine has steps. Best description would be a step ladder combo. Both sides are the same. A bit on the steep side so care should be taken, obviously. The rails help with stability. They are about 5 to 6 inches maybe 7 deep but its plenty sufficient for my husband who is a big guy. Tip. Put 75 pounds of marble chips rinsed on the pool side and 50 on the outside to make the ladder very stable for larger adults and kids who jump constantly. We have had ours 2 seasons and love it.
1836745
I doubt that you can. It would surely not be recommended but, I guess if you drilled hole in enough places to allow water inside the steps, they would be easier to keep down. This probably will effect the integrity of the steps and I would not do it. I used the sand and it made my steps very stable.