How can I keep stairs from floating without actually using sand?
1836744
I'm not sure... We used the exact amount of sand recommended and have had absolutely no problems. A little sand initially when we submerged the steps but I think that was just from a little spillage onto the steps as we filled them. No movement, no floating. We love the steps. They are exactly what we were looking for.
1836745
I doubt that you can. It would surely not be recommended but, I guess if you drilled hole in enough places to allow water inside the steps, they would be easier to keep down. This probably will effect the integrity of the steps and I would not do it. I used the sand and it made my steps very stable.
1836746
don't think you have a choice...water is not enough to hold down; we used close to 80 lbs of sand. Just recently removed the handrails and left stairs in under our cover for winterization.
1836747
You have to use sand. The stairs are very buoyant. Water will fill in the stairs but its not enough to keep them down. I used about 70 pounds of sand and it could if used some more. I will put more in next summer
1836748
Small rocks maybe? But just use the sand...one 70lb bag from Menards, a funnel and you're done! It stays in there and does not get in your pool even with the top caps off like they tell you to do. We love ours!
665254
I had to look up the M.P.S.Spa. I think, I said think they would work fine on the exterior. Evidently you don't have a built in spa, no deck? If it sits on ground/earth, I'd suggest a wooden/cement platform to sit the plastic on. I'm not sure of top weight allowed, as there is no buffer of water. You certainly don't have to anchor it from floating. My best suggestion is to put a gate on it to prevent young children from going into it to tragedy. I'm very happy with these steps, in fact, just removed them from pool today, put away for winter. This is my first summer, they still look like new, no cracks or discoloration from sun. Good luck, Cathy
488358
Only solution is an extension cord which could be a hazard by stairs. Sorry I can't recommend a different product either, this is stilis still stirring in the box.
528827
There are wooden slats underneath the carpeted steps that pivot upright and fit into slots to keep the steps in stair position. If you fold down those wooden slats, the steps lie flat and create a ramp.If you need to fold the whole unit flat, you would just put it in the ramp position and then fold the legs underneath it.
942618
Consider going to a hardware store, buying some boards for a few bucks, and make a nice wide raised base for this chair to sit on. Then maybe a piece of carpet or rubber mat ontop of that so the chair doesn't slide off your platform. No nails or glue needed, just boards laid flat ontop of each other.
307150
The steps should remain in on the ground, although a lot of circulation could cause shifting. We haven't heard any reports of the ladder floating in the pool. The ladder itself weighs approximately 28.50
210321
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/bleach-fences-34862.html same for stairs good luck - see web site as an example
536524
We have not had that problem. The ladder stays in place and does not float. The depth of our pool is 52 inches.
1852247
A slight hill is okay because the base should be filled with sand or water and ends up being pretty stable when that is done. Enjoy!
528828
There are wooden slats underneath the carpeted steps that pivot upright and fit into slots to keep the steps in stair position. If you fold down those wooden slats, the steps lie flat and create a ramp. If you need to fold the whole unit flat, you would just put it in the ramp position and then fold the legs underneath it.
732508
No, there needs to be weight to hold the hoop up. You need to use sand or water in the base.
1068482
No but personally I don't think the ladder itself is heavy enough to keep from floating up considering the ladder is removable.
185155
I'm not sure, it has poles you hammer into the ground, keeping it stable. If you're standing it, and want be sure it stays, use four deep pots. If they have a drain hole, all the better, put the legs through the holes into the sand. Weigh them down with gravel, rocks, etc. I hope I helped you, I love mine!
2169076
That's not needed if it's already level. If you want to smooth out the ground some sand leveled would do
1313728
I used a bungee cord (rubber) on each side to stabilize the ladder. The ladder was basically placed in between two vertical pool posts. I wrapped the bungee cord around the vertical pool frame post (top) and then hooked the two ends of the bungee cord to the stabilizer bar. Did the same thing on the other side so they sort of end up pulling against each other and stabilized the ladder. Worked really well. Hope this helps!
864990
Mine does the same thing. You have to prop up heavy units around the base. We made two rice socks and have them bracing around the base. This would work with sand too.
2249147
No sand, no bricks its fine without. I have no issues with this ladder and highly recommend it.