Can I set this on a hard surface, or is it meant for the beach? I'm thinking of the hard cement at an outdoor pool.
1950771
Yes, this will work by a pool as well as the beach. The bottom is made of a solid 'tarp' like material. Hope that helps!
1950772
I would not recommend using this on a hard surface unless you can put a thick padding to make it more comfortable for your baby or child to lay on. Even on the beach, I had to put something down to make it more comfortable. :)
1950773
We only used it on grass and sand. I think the fabric might not stand up to a child moving around if it were on concrete...
1320098
I don't think it's a good idea. hard to make it level for such a big surface. the point to use this is you don't need sand level, so save you work and money.
297782
Hey Bill - I used this on a cement pool spa. It is too small to use on the main pool because it is so small. It worked very well for me especially considering the pool and spa were very rough and in need of resurfacing. The brushes are very tough and hug the surface. I had to reduce the suction so I could move the head around. A good item for tight areas.
1971971
Just had a wee play on a couple of beach pebbles which were pretty hard and not a problem. Keep speed down a little and keep dipping rock into water to keep tool cool as I believe over heating burrs can lead to loss of bond between diamond and burr. Rips into glass and shell with no problem. Note I used the larger diameter burr that was already in tool. Good luck from New Zealand
328046
You set it in the bases on each side of the inground pool. You may not need the bases if you have holes for a net in your cement decking around your pool.
1417368
I ordered this to take to the beach. I would highly recommend sand anchors. What we did was dig holes aobut 6-8" deep, put the stake in sideways, and pack sand and water on top of it. It held for the most part, but some high winds definitely made the stakes loosen and therefore the net sagged. also note that the poles seemed to dig down into lose sand a bit when trying to make the lines to the stakes tight. Not a problem, unless you must have the net at the exact correct height.
1719815
It can be set up on concrete but your are risking ripping it if it is played on roughly. I have had a couple of tips in my but they were easily repaired with nylon fishing line.
1241392
I think it would be a good idea to use something more thicker than a tarp under the pool if you are putting it on concrete.
1719816
My daughter set it up on a hard gravel driveway without spikes and it seemed to work fine. The water in the pool seems to hold it in place. She did put it down on a tarp to protect the Inflatable Water Park from abrasion. Just need to understand that on concrete it would be harder than using it on grass. So far we haven't had any broken bones. Been using it for over a year. I would recommend that you also cover it with another tarp when not in use to protect it from breaking down the fabric because of sun exposure.
1978099
I wish I could help you, but we only used it on snow. But I would think it would work on hard packed sand.
1834335
What you need to do is check with the manufacture of this unit. Some people place a large plastic bag over the foot and up the shaft as high as possible and use it in shallow areas along the beach. However you run the chance of a leak and could suffer damage from the humidity of the saltwater. Don't take chances if your not willing to except the lose of the unit from use in areas it isn't designed for. Personally no I would not take that chance. Joseph
466577
I would not recommend to use sand in a pool, but otherwise: correct, all you need. Some stabilizer chemical to set the pool up and avoid pollution.
1005189
I just used this set once at camp site, It work better on a flat and solid area. I don't think it will work on soft sand cause the leg will sink in.
2144285
Yes. I have a cement deck and I had the pool builder make holes in the cement and install the brass cups for the volleyball posts. They have to be grounded, like any metal fixture in the pool. (Ladders, rails, etc.)
791714
I use an auger exactly like this with a cordless drill to set umbrellas in the sand. Even in soft sand where some of the material falls into the hole, it works fine. I drill the hole, insert the umbrella shaft and work it in, and then I pour some water around it to firm put he sand. It works like a charm. I borrowed this idea after seeing the 'beach boy workers" in Florida setting up rental umbrellas using this method.
1368794
I just leveled out a spot in the backyard put some sand down to level and placed the tub on it, it worked fine. Although the tub is heavy, the weight Is spread out over several square feet so no problem.
880606
No, we mounted it in cement about the size of a coffee can just next to the pool edging. Flat surface mounting would not be sturdy enough.