Can you add water instead of sand to the base?
1887761
You could but I don't believe it would be heavy enough to hold up that contraption. It is very heavy. Have only been using it a month and it is broken already. The moving parts that make the canopy hold up are apparently not very strong for the weight they have built onto it.
1887762
Supposedly sand is best...?heavier. We had very bad luck and actually junked this product. The arm that raises and lowers the umbrella snapped, reported it through Amazon to the manufacturer. They said since it was just a few days past their 90day warranty they would send the arm to us for $9.99 to cover postage. It snapped on a clear, windless day after less than 3 months use...and they would not repair. The entire set up was not top notch bu any means, it was difficult to fill, raise and lowers with much difficulty and swayed from side to side with the least bit go breeze...would recommend looking for another umbrella, plus Ocean State had them for $75,,, Supposedly sand is best...?heavier. We had very bad luck and actually junked this product. The arm that raises and lowers the umbrella snapped, reported it through Amazon to the manufacturer. They said since it was just a few days past their 90day warranty they would send the arm to us for $9.99 to cover postage. It snapped on a clear, windless day after less than 3 months use...and they would not repair. The entire set up was not top notch bu any means, it was difficult to fill, raise and lowers with much difficulty and swayed from side to side with the least bit go breeze...would... » Read More Supposedly sand is best...?heavier. We had very bad luck and actually junked this product. The arm that raises and lowers the umbrella snapped, reported it through Amazon to the manufacturer. They said since it was just a few days past their 90day warranty they would send the arm to us for $9.99 to cover postage. It snapped on a clear, windless day after less than 3 months use...and they would not repair. The entire set up was not top notch bu any means, it was difficult to fill, raise and lowers with much difficulty and swayed from side to side with the least bit go breeze...would recommend looking for another umbrella, plus Ocean State had them for $75,,, « Show Less
1887763
Yes but you would have to empty the base in the winter as the expanding water would ruin the plastic base.
847019
Depends on what you fill it with. If you fill it with sand only then you'll probably be good. If you fill the base with both sand and water you have a potential mess on your hands if the base gets cracked somehow
2114897
Yep the whole bottom is mesh for sand and water to come out. Just make sure you get all the sand out before you bring it back into the house or you will be miserable. Been there done that.
1331008
Yes, 4 bases, 4 poles and 2 red plastic ropes. You can use sand or per the instructions water in the base. I used sand and they worked just fine.
2187845
Yes, you can fill them with sand or water but, realistically, it doesn't seem necessary. They are VERY heavy!
1304373
I would not recommend doing that. The base of this umbrella is standard size and fits perfectly in a regular metal or cast iron stand. I have seen much smaller versions of this umbrella that actually have a point on the end that you could take to the beach and stick in the sand but not this one.
1026406
Yes. However, the question is really water vs sand, and water is significantly heavier than sand and way easier to put in. Between water and gel, the water leaks out easier. If the base gets moved often, cracks will develop, and in my experience cconcrete withe water added is the best option.
611825
No, you do not add water. The unit collects water over time that you must drain from time to time.
393747
You have to fill it up yourself, Don't worry though. You can fill it up with common sand, gravel, etc.
2115373
We don't fill it with water as we have it float on the pools surface for the kids to play. I don't see a way to add any water to the base.
2131064
no, you will have to either buy the base separate or if your using it on a wood deck screw it to the deck. I have the white base you use it with, but it takes up so much room and it's real heavy when filled with water.I used deck screws to the deck. If you don't secure it to the deck then it will tip over, the umbrella is heavy and the wind will grab it.
1241855
I do not have sand stone so I'm not able to help. I suggest contacting the company.
1336566
You can use sand, if the sand is fine. It should flow through the water wheel part.
1436993
Yes. Comes with instructions on how to fill with sand and bricks if desired.
1052344
I don't see why not. The property may be a bit different (lessening the movement of the kenetic sand possibly) but the plus would it would be better for building. The Sands Alive! would also be lighter in color, but seems to me the blending would be fine. Neither of them dry out.
1171492
I would say get 100 pounds and add as needed ( add 30 lbs and water it down then top it off ). The flow tube in the middle will have a scale to show where the sand needs to be.
471655
It says put water in the tube which is what I did. You should be able to stake it on a ground surface. Mine is on a patio so I could not use anything other than water. Would not consider trying sand the hole is an inner tube.