Do the inside steps float? By that I mean without any weight on the inside steps will it rise to the surface? I had a heavy duty pool ladder that I had to weigh down with sand bags to keep the inside steps on the pool bottom.
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The steps should remain in on the ground, although a lot of circulation could cause shifting. We haven't heard any reports of the ladder floating in the pool. The ladder itself weighs approximately 28.50
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My deck is flush with the top flat metal rim of the pool. So, these steps go in the pool, but attach to the top flat rim of the pool (not the deck). If the deck was higher and slightly over the rim of the pool, then I imagine they would need to be attached to the deck. So when climbing up the stairs from the pool, you would step off onto the deck. They give you a template for drilling the holes. In my case, I had to drill into the metal rim of the pool, and had to be careful not to get the metal shavings in the water.
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I agree with the previous answer about extra reinforcement and supporting the weight. My other concern would be the pressure at the bottom of the ladder as that pushes against the pool wall and an above ground pool may not support that.
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One person can lift the steps, but it is easier if two people like then into the pool. We plan to lower ours into the pool this weekend and will attach a couple of large rocks to the sides for ballast rather than sand. We had no trouble removing the steps last year after we untied the rocks and gradually let the water drain. The steps held together all last summer. We stored the steps on our deck inside our gazebo. All we have to do is slip them back into our pool and reattach them to our deck staircase.
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I'm not sure... We used the exact amount of sand recommended and have had absolutely no problems. A little sand initially when we submerged the steps but I think that was just from a little spillage onto the steps as we filled them. No movement, no floating. We love the steps. They are exactly what we were looking for.
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To be honest I don't know. But if I recall correctly when I have moved debris from the bottom, it does not. It has several brushes that keep it elevated off the pool floor. It does a good job. I've been pleased with it.
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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.
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No it does not float. It is made from machined aluminum and is actually quite heavy.
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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.
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I don't beleive it floats i lost a ladder that way . I have a rope just for the ladder tie to the side rail the ladder is being used
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I'd guess no. It's heavy and curved in a way that isn't for laying on the long way. I haven't checked to see if it would float.
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yes it does and does the stairs also,If the pool is slippery do to alge it cannot climb the sides
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Honestly, it's not worth it to put sand in. We filled ours with water and it floats just a little. As soon as you step on it, the ladder goes down.
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It has steps. They are about 6" deep. Great ladder, my only complaint is that it does float a bit inside the pool. Gotta drill extra holes or put a weight on the pool side to keep it down when climbing in.
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Ours does not climb walls or stairs however it cleans the bottom very well, we have a 33' round above ground pool. Dan
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It does not float. However it is not super heavy so it stays mid depth well.
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Yes, the instructions state that the bottom of the ladder must sit on the floor of the pool. It is recommended to put a ladder mat underneath the area that the ladder will rest (as not to damage the liner).