DIY Pool rail anchor plugs

[trivetman]

I couldn’t stomach paying almost $40 for the only ones I could find on the market.

1.5 pvc is an exact fit for the anchors. Pop on a cap, add an escutcheon and filled with grout.

 

[ajw22]

Show us pics of how those plugs are used?

 

[trivetman]

Beats paying $38 for this.

Amazon.com: SAFTRON ASC-W Pool Ladder and Railing Anchor Socket Winter Cover, Gray (2 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: SAFTRON ASC-W Pool Ladder and Railing Anchor Socket Winter Cover, Gray (2 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Dang son.....you did good! I love a good hack.

Maddie

 

[Pool_Medic]

Curious why you feel they need to be covered?

 

[trivetman]

A 2 inch thick block of ice forming in there over the winter seemed to be asking for trouble in my new deck.

I couldn’t find anything telling me that the anchors/concrete would or wouldn’t stand up to the ice so I figured I’d best put something in the hole for the winter to be safe.

Probably only really needed the grout filled pipe but the escutcheon does make it look cool!

 

[Pool_Medic]

Give ice a place to expand, upwards and out the hole and you will have zero issues. I’ve never plugged one ever.