Drilling holes in ladder

[richierich]

Has anyone drilled some larger holes in their ladder to put bleach into? My ladder always seems to have gross green water in it when I take it every month to clean and brush. It's pretty much like this ladder, your typical A-Frame. It has some tiny holes on the steps to hold water so the ladder sinks, but I wanted to make them bigger to add more chlorine to them. Has anyone done that with success?

A-Frame Flip Up Pool Ladder for Above Ground Pools

Adjustable for pools 48" to 54" tall Maintenance-free resin construction ensures long-lasting use Non-skid platform and treads offer a robust and sturdy grip ANSI/APSP compliant child-proof barrier ensures reliability 300 lb rating One-Year Warranty Included ***Note: This ladder is designed for...

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[Texas Splash]

I know others have done just that. Keep in mind some of those metal ladders aren't made with the greatest quality products or coating. Drilling will expose bare metal in some areas, so you may want to try and apply a protective coating on the new holes to help prevent accelerated corrosion.