how much sand does it take to fill up the base?
1030219
A lot but don't fill up the entire base. Just fill up about slightly more than half, then the rest water. The wet sand/water mix is enough to keep it pretty stable for ordinary striking routine.
2125274
Not sure, bought this online. Was looking for good size and this looked bigger. Pretty happy with it. Suggest you look at how much sand each holds by volume or weight.
1224780
not sure I have not put it together yet due to snow outside. However, kidcraft website says 12-14 bags of sand. I do not know how full that much sand would make it though, I would say probably at least 10 bags to make it deep enough to play with but not over flowing.
393747
You have to fill it up yourself, Don't worry though. You can fill it up with common sand, gravel, etc.
655960
I filled mine up with 15 lbs worth of sand when sand started leaking from it. According to Bonita with The Little Tikes customer service (LittleTikes.Cares@littletikescare.com), she states: "It sounds as if you have to much sand in the base. Try taking some sand out. If you have any other questions please contact Consumer Service."Sadly, the instructions tell me to fill up the base with 40-lbs of sand.
1804172
It calls for 55 pounds of sand, but we put a 50 pound bag of pool filter sand in and it works just fine. There is a fill line inside of the pump and 50 pounds of sand went above the minimum fill line. I found a bag of pool filter sand was at the local hardware store for $10.
330470
To fill to capacity it's imperative to have on level ground, but to answer specifically, fairly level; partial full should be fine, hope this helped:)
1615880
You have to fill it up yourself with either water or sand I believe - it was purchased for my daughter.
1366425
I'd say at least 500 if not more. I bought this for my daughter and we are having a hard time filling it up!
1151208
The amount of sand used to level the pool depends on how level the ground is to begin with. Cut and fill to make it level if you're not afraid of work-- this works better than just adding sand. My ground was not level at all, so I spent much time and effort before the ground was ready. I hope your experience is better.
592302
We used 6 bags of sand. This sandbox is quite expensive for what it is... I doubt I would another one.
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.
1781384
We put water in the base, but you could use sand if you prefer. We haven't had any issues with it deflating.
755396
Yes; the fill hole is about a 2-inch diameter so is large enough to do so with minimal delays. Also, the product description states that it can be filled with either sand or water.
1257010
You have to add either your own sand or water - no both. Use a funnel to fill it.
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....
1656989
I only put sand on one side but either side is built to play and hold sand and/or water. I went through one bag this summer filling up one side over and over again. So doing both sides it would probably take less than 1/4 of a bag to initially fill it.