AG Pool Drop In Steps

[Islander2C]

Carl did you used to have the steps similar to the first picture? I think I remember you posting last year with a picture of your steps before the wedding cake ones? If so, what made you switch?

[CarlD]

Carl did you used to have the steps similar to the first picture? I think I remember you posting last year with a picture of your steps before the wedding cake ones? If so, what made you switch?

I had a set of drop in stair-type, but I didn't like the way they sat on my deck, getting to them, how they looked, etc. They went in for about 5 minutes, then came back out. Then the wedding cake.

[JETTA]

I purchased the Lumi-O "Festiva" step. I liked that two steps are used for the ballasting.

I am hoping that I will not have to anchor the steps down to the deck. My former steps did not require it and I am going to try these without. Judging by the steps, I do not think they will float away.

[JETTA]

I dropped my new steps in today. So the water was a little hazy, but I just opened the pool & hooked up the pump on Wednesday. I wanted to try these steps out.

First I brought my old set of drop in steps to the end of my driveway on Sunday and within 1 hour they were sold. There was nothing wrong with them, I just hated the process of anchoring them down. I made a couple very happy with the $50 price. I even gave them my custom made weights to go with it.

I chose the Festiva because it looked liked I would not have to anchor the steps to the deck. My former steps were that way. I confirmed this when filling the two weighted steps (the bottom and the third up from the bottom) this staircase is stable and will not float. I would estimate I have about 45lbs of stone in each step.

I even went into the pool and caused some waves and the steps rocked a little but did not wander away. The old steps did the same.

I also like the fact that these are all plastic including the rails.

Some pix:

[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.