Did anyone use sand for the cove when installing this product? If so, does it go underneath or above the sand?
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The sand only is placed on the floor of the pool, coming up to the cove. No sand on top or behind cove or it will not install properly.
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We spread about 10 bags of play sand underneath the pool every year to keep things level and keep small rocks from breaking through (once filled the pool is heavy!). Hope this helps!
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Hey Gary, I did have similar situation her: deck against the house. The solution was to screw from the top, face screw. Just use the drill bit from the kit and drill enough so the screw head will be under the deck level by 1mm or 2mm. To hide the screw I used some wood filler and sanded later. You only need to do this on one side of the boards as the other side you can pre-drill away from the obstruction (house wall) and screw without the jig, taking care to not over screw. After oil, the wood filler is almost impossible to spot!
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Yes. I've been using mine in sand for a year now. No issues. It look a little bit of adjusting during setup but has performed excellent since day one.
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FYI there is a video posted on YOUTUBE which shows that it can be done without sucking up the sand, since the unwanted matter is sitting on top of the sand it shows that the tube should be at least one inch above the sand to prevent sand from entering the tube and hose. Please check it out.
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I mounted mine under our awning but I'm nervous having it on while the awning is extended. I only use it while the awning is fully retracted. The joint arm extends the heater far enough from the wall so there is no "awning" above the heater when it's on.
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No. The ladder installation may not be in front of a pier / piling. I would suggest an additional top brace such that the ladder attaches to both the top face and side of the dock. The side brace may need a spacer to account for deck overhang.
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Hi Barbara,I bought mine last year and i have had zero problems with it and it is very secure. I filled mine with sand as it said you should and it worked great! I live in an area where we have a lot of wind and it did not waver a bit. I also have pea gravel over the bottom lip flush with the upper lip of the base and it has not moved in the first year yet. I have mine by a path leading up the side of my waterfall and the lights look great!! I hope this helps and thanks. Rick
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You have to use sand. Our pool is also about 6 inches below our deck. We used sand and have never had a problem.
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The sand goes in the side panels, they stay in place very well. There is a cavity under them but nothing very big can get inside. I have been very pleased with them.
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I don't think the wire anchors would hold it in place in sand. They need to go into firm ground.
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Did not us mat and we do have sand base under our pool; have had no problems. If you use the sand in the steps, they are quite heavy and sturdy; should not shift.
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No, it's a tight fit between the ring and the base but water can slip by, I think fine sand could too. I tape over the rings when I pick up sand or dirt. Otherwise they work very well
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I run mine in sand all the time just hose it off when done and dry it to or the screws will rust.
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I did not add sand or water. That is the issue the plug will not budge for me to open the base and add anything.
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We put two pic pipe attached to bottom legs filled sand. Filled the rest with sand. Does very well that way.
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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