AG Pool Drop In Steps

[The Mermaid]

We used to have the wedding cake steps, but yeah, they were cumbersome and I didn't like how algae would grow behind them due to poor water circulation. We decided no more wedding cake steps, although I did like how big and sturdy they were. We are giving these a try.

http://www.inyopools.com/Products/00100001005385.htm

We just got them installed and so far, they are great. Good water circulation and they feel nice and sturdy (though not as big as the wedding cake type).

[Islander2C]

Jetta:
That is just what I am looking for! They look perfect! Where did you purchase them? From a pool store or online? I live in Canada so I am hoping I can get them here somewhere.
Thanks for the pics.
Mary

[JETTA]

Islander2C

The steps are made in Canada. St-Jerome, QC to be exact. Here is their site: www.lumi-o.com

I found them at a pool store in Sherbrooke, QC. I just could not fit them in my vehicle with three people and drive for 4hrs home. I bought locally.

[Islander2C]

Thanks again. We only have 1 pool store here in PEI so I would have to order online if they can't get those steps in.
Mary

[gpshemi]

Newbie here....be nice.

Anyone ever try leaving them in for winter?
Just wondering what would happen.....

gpshemi

[medvampire]

I used the steps and ladder kit that came with my pool. It was a Builtmore but a few personal mods. My wife gave a mean look as I grabbed for my hack saw and cordless drill but was smiling when I finished. I took a 50lb bag of play sand wrapped in 2 sealed garbage bags and tied it to the inside of the middle step to hold it down.
Steve

[Marillionfan]

I bought the step one steps from a local pool place and they dont use sand in bags to weigh them down you pour the sand directly into the steps pictured herehttp://www.poolsupplies.com/cgi-bin/Commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=832501 but I don't think we spent $239.00 more like $179.00

[Islander2C]

It was a Builtmore but a few personal mods. My wife gave a mean look as I grabbed for my hack saw and cordless drill but was smiling when I finished.

Just curious what modifications you made on the steps? The Biltmore Steps looks like they allow alot of water circulations. More than most of the drop in steps. They are very affordable also. We have a deck all around our pool so I am wondering if we will have to attach the step to our deck or can we just have the step in the pool and weighed down with sand bags? Would prefer to not have to attach to deck.