Re: First post, first question. Easy set replacement ladder.
I did some checking online, and this ladder seems to be the one people are most happy with:But . . .
Confer Plastics A-Frame 7200
+ Read through the reviews on Amazon FIRST. You need to have some basic DIY skills to put it together.
+ If the ground where the feet rest is not leveled . . . the ladder will wobble.
+ Apparently, all available A-frame ladders (for soft-side pools) are somewhat flexible. If ladders make you nervous, you may not be happy with ANY available ladder.
+ Read the manual and watch the video BEFORE you buy.
- http://conferplastics.com/manuals/73...Sr19-Proof.pdf
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq58Yvf35Jg
- http://www.conferplastics.com/pools-...dders-a-frame/
+ Note that the cheaper #7000 and #7100 have many poor reviews.
+ Also, note that the ladder is intended to be attached to your pool frame. If you ACTUALLY have a Easy-Set (balloon) pool, instead of a frame pool, then you can disregard the info below. Your ladder will just have to be a bit wobbly.
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But . . . if you have a tubular FRAME pool, you can still brace the ladder. It cannot be done directly on Intex type pools. But, if you are a bit handy, you can put these Ideal-Tridon hose clamps on diagonally to do the job.
NOTE: Most so-called 'stainless' hose clamps sold these days are Chinese junk with low-strength stainless and a zinc plated -- NOT stainless -- screw. Do NOT use those; they will fail unexpectedly. Also, the link goes to a group of clamps. MEASURE the size, with a piece of string or something before you buy. Since you have to buy a pack of 10, using (2) clamps on each side, tightened lightly, would be better than 1 clamp tightened hard!
Finally, hose clamps can CUT if someone slips and grabs against them. So cover them with something like white Gorilla duct tape. Again, off-brand stuff is NOT as good. In my experience, even the competing 3M tape is not as good!
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