How deep should entry point be? How wide does pool need to be because I would have to mount it on side with right turn to shoot into middle of pool
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The best recommendation is to search the web on the installation specifications. They give you dimensions and required pool depth. Also be careful of ordering the turn. I ordered what I thought was a left turn and it was really a right turn. We love the slide. Amazon had the best deal
765867
Ours is side mounted with a left turn. The entry point depth in our pool is about 5 1/2 feet. I believe the required depth is in the online documentation. It is a good slide. Our kids really like it.
765868
I'm not sure what the paperwork says, but I know you can find a manual online if you search for it. Our pool is 20' wide with a 4' deep entry point at the slide. The slide is much faster than our older one and if the small children aren't careful they end up falling on their backs into the pool.
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I tried to measure but is already in place and difficult to tell, but it appears to be nearly 9" wide and around 5" deep? You may contact Pentair Pool Products at 919-774-4151 (NC) or 805-523-2400 (CA) and ask them the exact measurement of the product. Also, there is no installation directions so be sure to install with the flat side down and curved side up and the water flow is directed properly and works amazing for such a small device (my husband had originally installed it upside down and didn't work too well!).
1847145
About 6 feet and it the angle was a little too steep so i added some feet to te bottom if it for normal use and put it in a small pool for this time of year.
495874
My yard has slight slope too and I love the fact that I can have one end of the pool deeper and the other end shallower. As long as it is mostly flat, it's fine. You can also angle it so that the front where the landing area is go towards the slope. That way most water is pulled towards that side and out from the bounce house. The slide might be faster too. You don't want the bounce house / slide section to be on slope because a lot more water can get inside the internal inflated area, thus it takes more time to dry it.
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My pool is 12' wide. I ended up rolling the ends of the net on the poles. It comes with the bands to tighten on the pole, so it works well. I've had mine for two summers now and it's still in good shape, but I don't leave it up all summer. Hope this helps you.
228493
You will need a foot and half more on each side, for poles and boards. We love our pool and very glad we bought it. The picture shows pool sides are on ground but it actually says to put on boards.
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i mounted the center of the reel (without solar blanket yet attached to the reel), 16 " above and 16" beyond the end of the pool. make sure reel is parallel and level. i mounted 1 end on a deck and the other on a 4x4 sunk in ground. cut all your straps evenly and attach to reel and solar blanket keeping the edge of the solar blanket parallel to the edge of the pool. if mounted correctly retrieving and rolling the blanket out should be a one person operation.
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As the slide is bolted into the deck or cement sideways, you do not need any more depth than the width of the distance of the slide from the edge of the pool which is 42" at the step end on our in ground pool set up, which actually is several inches farther from the edge of the pool that the curved end of the slide. Even if your deck is only 54" wide you will still have an extra foot between the slide steps and the outside edge of your deck, and if you were to place it at the end farthest from your deck steps there would be no need to walk around the slide. The slide length is only 68" long so you should have no problem with your space at all. As the slide is bolted into the deck or cement sideways, you do not need any more depth than the width of the distance of the slide from the edge of the pool which is 42" at the step end on our in ground pool set up, which actually is several inches farther from the edge of the pool that the curved end of the slide. Even if your deck is only 54" wide you will still have an extra foot between the slide steps and the outside edge of your deck, and if you were to place it at the end farthest from your deck steps there would be no need to walk around the slide. The slide length is... » Read More As the slide is bolted into the deck or cement sideways, you do not need any more depth than the width of the distance of the slide from the edge of the pool which is 42" at the step end on our in ground pool set up, which actually is several inches farther from the edge of the pool that the curved end of the slide. Even if your deck is only 54" wide you will still have an extra foot between the slide steps and the outside edge of your deck, and if you were to place it at the end farthest from your deck steps there would be no need to walk around the slide. The slide length is only 68" long so you should have no problem with your space at all. « Show Less
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Scott, I have an above ground 16 x 32 oval pool with one side open to our large deck. I used 2 base kits. However, to determine how many kits you need, you must count your panels (spaces between) between your wall uprights. That will give you the amount of sections you need. I ordered two "base" kits to do 14 sections and had some left over. Just know that they sell another kit...I think that is to finish off the ends, so check it out online. The fence supports mount on your pool wall uprights. That means that you will have to leave an entire section open in order to use your ladder. I had to customize some of the vinyl fence supports to mount to the railing around my deck (because of insurance reasons, I could have no open fence areas around the pool since I have steps into the pool from the deck, not a removable ladder). I used a drill and a Dremel tool to modify some of the vinyl uprights which was not too difficult to do and then mounted them to the large deck rail uprights on my deck to finish off my installation. Maybe you can create a removable panel where your ladder goes in? That way you can completely close off your pool when it is not in use in case a child were to try to climb over the wall. You should know that you need to cut EACH section to size and that will take some careful measurement and cutting. The whole installation took me a day and a half, working alone without any other help. Just remember to measure twice and cut once since I don't recall any extra pieces being in the kit! I am pleased with the product and it saved me from having my insurance cancelled and having to fence in a very large yard...so it was worth every penny. Good luck! Sincerely, Tom V.
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My pool is not very level, deepest part is 39 inches.You could probably get to 42-44 inches if you level out the ground under it.
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I actually have 18x48 intex pool and it works for me. It has 50' clearance from the ground. I use the ladder that comes with the pool on the other side in the water. So this ladder's top step sits on top of the support pieces of the intex ladder. This way 2' gap is closed and they both sit on the pool wall. I also bought the widest plastic zip ties from Home Depot and secured both ladders to each other and to the pool wall. I have been using it for two pool seasons and so far so good. Also, the lock that comes with the enclosure is crap and it rusts after a few weeks. I would recommend buying a stainless steel one from hardware store. I actually have 18x48 intex pool and it works for me. It has 50' clearance from the ground. I use the ladder that comes with the pool on the other side in the water. So this ladder's top step sits on top of the support pieces of the intex ladder. This way 2' gap is closed and they both sit on the pool wall. I also bought the widest plastic zip ties from Home Depot and secured both ladders to each other and to the pool wall. I have been using it for two pool seasons and so far so good. Also, the lock that comes with the enclosure is crap and it rusts after a few weeks. I would recommend... » Read More I actually have 18x48 intex pool and it works for me. It has 50' clearance from the ground. I use the ladder that comes with the pool on the other side in the water. So this ladder's top step sits on top of the support pieces of the intex ladder. This way 2' gap is closed and they both sit on the pool wall. I also bought the widest plastic zip ties from Home Depot and secured both ladders to each other and to the pool wall. I have been using it for two pool seasons and so far so good. Also, the lock that comes with the enclosure is crap and it rusts after a few weeks. I would recommend buying a stainless steel one from hardware store. « Show Less
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It self levels very well. When my pool varies (evaporation, heavy rains, etc) I don't see any difference in performance. A swing of 3" should be fine!
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The pool is about 2 feet deep (maybe slightly under) and the top of the slide (where you sit) is about 6 feet. The diameter of the pool is probably 15". It's a good size pool, which is why we bought having looked at numerous others ones that are available. My kids ages 11 and 5 have been playing using it for 3 years now, this will be our fourth summer. We definitely got our money's worth by taking good care of it. I am not sure that my 11 year-old will still want to platy on it after this summer.
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it is as shallow as you want it to be if you don't fill it full. the tubing outside is about 6-8" tall so if you filled it all the way the main pool would be that deep. the wading pool has a drain at about 4" so it doesn't get real deep.
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I installed mine before I opened my pool for the season. The water was below the return and made the install quite easy. IMO, it would be worth the time to drain your water level before installation. The manual describes how to do it with a filled pool, but it seems like it would be a pain.
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Perhaps check where u got your pool. If not get bigger for sure. I don't recommend this specific product!!
186409
I agree! The ball pit area on the right side is about 3x3. You can also use that side as a wading pool.