Can this step be used in the pool? Does it float or sink?
257069
I don't think it will sink--I never used it in a pool but beleive that because it is plastic, it will most likely float...
257070
I've only used my step in my basement, exercising in front of the TV. It's plastic and hollow, so it may float.
257071
I've never tried using it in a pool, but I think it's made out of hollow molded plastic, so I think it would float and not sink.
1084543
Yes. My pool is below ground level and it works fine, even around steps. Above ground pools are an issue because of the ladders.
249792
it floats if dropped unless it is not propely closed in wich case it sinks by the water inside the battery compartment. As an hydrodynamic device it works a lot better underwater so in a swin area will work fine if the lake is quiet with not noticeable stream. Believe me, at half sinking works poorly but when you pun under water level it is really nice.
1685018
Don't know. I have never tried to float it. I use it at the pool, beach and hot tub. To protect it from the water.
474740
It's not supposed to float. Fill up the water to the top of the feet. You may have to add more water as it steams.
783320
I have never put it in the tub or in water so I really cannot answer this question as I don't know how the step will really hold up over time beings saturated. Sorry
2021079
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.
1770181
As I bought this for a friend's daughter, I don't have a lot of first hand experience. That being said, no, it will not even float. The device sinks. However, it does mount well to the lower part of the tub - even the curved sections. It has great "suction" power and should be fine at lower levels of tile too, according to my friend and his wife.
98757
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.
2139643
I personally would not put it in a pool. You have the electrical plug that is attached in order for it to remain inflated. I would think it would cause major problems. It is a bit heavy so i would think it would not float.
1068478
Yes I have the steps outside the pool and the ladder in the pool and I like that better. You have to tie the ladder to either the pool frame or to the steps because it floats. And the steps have to be secured also. I put a rubber bath mat down inside the pool for the ladder to sit on.
2085556
It will not - it doesn't float, it climbs walls/floor/stairs and can only get things it can travel over on surfaces. It does a great job though, even on leaves, and doing a quick skim of the surface with the hand held skimmer has been pretty easy for us compared to having to dredge up detritus from the pool floor...
2249146
I'm not sure if there is a place to put sand, but I would not be putting sand in my pool. I put two five pound weights in the bottom step.
536524
We have not had that problem. The ladder stays in place and does not float. The depth of our pool is 52 inches.
1715403
The Hayward unit will NOT do steps but will travel up the pool walls and will travel along the waterline. There is an adjustment on the unit to insure the unit will climb the pool walls. If it does not, then the adjustment screw has to be turned. Very easy to do.
144774
I don't know the answer to this. I had bought mine for an inground pool and it just floats on the top of the water. Sorry.
60958
It's pretty solid so I doubt it would float, but I have brought into the hot tub and it worked with no problem. I actually didn't look for a floatable case so I don't know if there is one out there. But hey you might be able to design one and make some cash. Hope I was of some help.If it helps as soon as it drops in price again I'm buying one for my wife.