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).
77741
I don't know off hand but the previous person's answer is about accurate, "The base is .59 dia".
868900
If I remember correctly, I think we used the small pebbles instead of sand.The base is pretty big so you would probably need 2 small to medium size bags.Our grandkids love it !
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.
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.
1358143
It's hard to get an accurate measurement of the base with sand in it, but I think the widest point at the bottom is 46.5 inches wide. I think it'll fit under your play structure.
1615880
You have to fill it up yourself with either water or sand I believe - it was purchased for my daughter.
448289
We recommend starting with about 500 lbs of sand and then adding more as needed.
1347038
At minimum, you need 70. If not the tube is gonna have a hard time siphoning the sand.
622534
Since the base has a "plug" I fill mine with water. Also I drove a metal rod in the ground right next to it and used a zip-tie to secure together. Works out great. If you put this near a pool the water in the base should be enough.
137099
I sent this as a gift to my grandchildren. My daughter says it is great, they love it. The hardest part was filling the base with sand. It takes time to fill with 350 lb of sand. They couldn't use water, too cold much of the year. Assembly was easy.
466851
The base is not metal. It is heavy but very well could be plastic with sand.
448290
I'm not sure by pounds but we filled ours with two outdoor garbage cans of sand- we are estimating about 250 pounds- it could use a little more but they just dump it over the side if it's too full.
1750632
Yes, that is correct so you only need 1/2 the amount of what you would if using normal sand.
847018
It depends on what you fill the base with. It's supposed to be filled with sand and water, but if the base gets cracked, it'll cause a huge mess.
393747
You have to fill it up yourself, Don't worry though. You can fill it up with common sand, gravel, etc.
1030749
It is not very easy to fill, I used a funnel and that helped. I also worried it was not quite heavy enough so i bought a small sand bag and just set it on top of the base and that makes it very stable.