How much sand is needed to fill the base?
299275
We filled ours with water and did the same at the gym I managed. Never had a problem.
299276
Honestly, we bought it last year for my daughter for Xmas and it's been in storage due to a remodel of home. I apologize.
299277
I used water in mind, because it was for a 6 year old, but if you want more stability use sand. The diameter of the base is about 24 inches (2 feet), the depth is about 14 inches, I used the below site to calculate the number of lbs needed to completely fill the base, you'll need between 250 to 270 lbs of sand. http://www.kidsafesand.com/Sand%20Calculator.html?diameter (use the Round Sand Boxes calculator on the right).
299278
I used water in mind, because it was for a 6 year old, but if you want more stability use sand. The diameter of the base is about 24 inches (2 feet), the depth is about 14 inches, I used the below site to calculate the number of lbs needed to completely fill the base, you'll need between 250 to 270 lbs of sand.http://www.kidsafesand.com/Sand%20Calculator.html?diameter(use the Round Sand Boxes calculator on the right).
1171492
I would say get 100 pounds and add as needed ( add 30 lbs and water it down then top it off ). The flow tube in the middle will have a scale to show where the sand needs to be.
1347038
At minimum, you need 70. If not the tube is gonna have a hard time siphoning the sand.
12407
I accidentally said yes. The answer is NO though! 50 barely fills up the bottom of the pit. I'd say AT LEAST 100 more
868903
A lot. We used a funnel to get it in. Mine is only half full and my 8 yr can't move it too much. I filled the large size Tupperware 3.4 full at the beach. Probably can hold a whole large Tupperware of sand. Can use water but hard to empty. I worry about a leak in my apartment. I am a 45 yr old adult and use it as well.
589993
My answer would be if this is feet... a minimum of four boxes.. .I have a 2X3X4 foot water trough I put it in, I use only one box, it just covers the bottom, so I guess it depends on how deep you want the sand as well.. There are a lot more factors here to consider
130525
No about half way to 3/4 full . Most the particles collect in the top layer of sand as water is pushed through so you want the most surface area
2078810
We bought 200 pounds (4 bags) of "play" sand from Lowe's. We only put 150 pounds in the sandbox, saving one bag for re-filling later. I think Home Depot would have it also. Make sure you get pre-washed "play" sand, not construction sand.
814035
The base comes separately, but it is very easy to put on. You just screw the bag in. The tough part is filling the base. I bought four 60 lb bags of sand from Home Depot. I didn't know that there are different types of sand to purchase. Since the one I got seemed to be almost moist, it was really murder filling it up. The filling hole is pretty small, and I ended up having to make a small funnel and spoon it in. If you can buy sand that is dry and free flowing, you will have no problem at all. In general, the product is very well made and sturdy. I would recommend it.
1463018
I used 2 bags of sand I believe were about 50lb bags. But 1 bag would be fine.
611892
Yes it really really does! We poured two bags which are a hundred pounds into the base and then put two more on top so that's 200 pound s and it want as stable as it should be.when the entire quantity was on, it had the stability it needed.it's not expensive, about $5 per bag, so around $35 for the sand. It's just a real pain getting it into the base....
911577
Almost any standard umbrella base. I got mine (plastic) at Walmart for 7.50$ and filled it with sand and water.
655961
I did not add sand or water. That is the issue the plug will not budge for me to open the base and add anything.
382037
We used 12 5-Gallon buckets and there was still plenty of room. I think in the description or one of the reviews it recommends a certain amount of sand.
982424
Should be able to move it without too much difficulty. It depends how much water or sand you put in the base.
928939
Yes, I own this lamp, and I filled the base with sand. It takes about 40# of sand. There is a screw cap which allows you to open/close the base.
1759628
We used sand and about 60# but it could use more. We used the same sand that we put in the cars for wt during the winter. I think it's a matter of choice.