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    White residue on vinyl liner from rubber steps pads

    I have a used AGP with vinyl liner just installed a couple months ago. I installed the steps and for about a month, had a rubber pad underneath to protect the vinyl liner. However, that pad kept bunching up and was a source of algae and dirt, so I removed it. The steps have 4 rubber feet. I used...
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    Taking Steps out

    Whats the best way to take the wedding cake style steps out of the above ground pool ?
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    Is this step installation correct?

    This is an existing install and we're now considering a liner replacement. However, this "issue" has always bugged me and I want to know if this is the proper way to install in-ground steps that are not covered by the liner. I don't see why the liner receiver channel needs to surround the step...
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    Seeking Help Starting Up This Free Intex EasySet Today!

    Hi All, I was given a used Intex EasySet 15' ABG and accessories last weekend. Unfortunately, it had a rip in the inflatable ring. I was gonna toss it out, but decided to tape a bunch of pool noodles I've acquired over the years together and threaded them in there instead. This afternoon I...
  5. Jen E.

    Baja shelf poll - input on step design

    Baja step design question for a rectangular pool - baja spans 10 x 6.5 feet and will be 9 inches deep in water depth (15 inches from coping) Pool is 16 x 34 feet with elevated spa. Should second step of baja span width of the pool or be part of other steps so Baja is straight drop which is 3 1/2...
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    Above Ground Step Help

    Hi all, We’re going to be purchasing our first pool shortly. We’re going with a semi-inground built into our deck. We're slightly budget-restricted, but pretty handy.... Is there any way we could build a concrete step form into our pool frame, and cover it with a custom liner? I don't love any...
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    Wedding steps or diagonal?

    We are in the design stage of our inground pool. We’ll have the steps in the corner. The length and width of the pool meet at 90 degrees where the steps will be. When you finish walking down the steps you’re at 48 inches of water. What are the pros and cons of either step type? I am not...
  8. goody222

    Plastic gasket material coming off bottom of steps

    The attached picture is the bottom of my pool steps. The rubber has come loose - I was just going to clip it off at each end. Just curious if anyone knows what its there for. Decorative I hope.
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    Wedding cake steps keep floating around

    I have a set of wedding cake steps that keep floating around like crazy. It has a large hole in the back where I put three 50 pound sand bags plus about 25 extra pounds of weight. can’t get them to stay still. I refuse to install the brackets that get screwed into the patio (patio was more...
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    New Pool Construction - So Cal - PLS HELP!!

    We have finished dig out, currently finishing up the rebar. Having trouble with two decisions. 1) steps. The Baja is 18” deep (we did that because we want to sit it in also, and have the kids 2&4y/o splash around there; later we can put deep aqua chairs). We will add a step into the Baja and...
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    Pentair Racer - creative solutions?

    Racer gets stuck on curved step. The plastic nose protrusion contacts the vertical surface of the step keeping both tires just a fraction of an inch away from contacting the vertical step edge to drive the cleaner up and away. In reverse the back wheels slip off the horizontal step and the...