Has anyone ever used Leslie's Pools to have work done?

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anthonypool89

anthonypool89

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I'm still working on this handrail idea as posted awhile back. My local repair guy (who runs a fairly small pool shop) is great and means well, but I sense from having contacted him several times that this is something he either prefers not to do or else it'd be way at the bottom of his list. Leslie's lists it as one of their services so that I'd ask around here as to their work quality, etc.
 
I imagine it would vary by location, and probably even within the location as with anything else. If you get the lazy guy or the new hire, it might not be the best work. But they probably have some good people too.
 
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I can't seem to find your handrail thread. My wife and I easily DIY installed 2 Saftron rails.

As far as Leslie's, I had a good experience having them deliver and install a new booster pump. No issues at all. But as mentioned, that's likely to vary by location.
 
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Rocket J Squirrel said:
I can't seem to find your handrail thread.
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It was this older thread: Non-permanent pool railing? I thought I had chimed in on it but I don't see anything.

I DO, however, recall your mentioning that you did this, so in what thread would that have been? I like the Saftron railings since they don't need to be bonded. Leslie's website has lots of railings listed. I've never done any sort of core drilling if such is required. The biggest issue is that whatever is installed needs to come off every fall so as to install the cover and then, of course, be reinstalled in spring. Is that what you do or is your railing a permanent installation? Have to wonder if taking it on and off will compromise the stability of it, depending on how it inserts into the deck. Do you have any pictures of your project?
 
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Here's the thread

Any advice on handrails for inground pool?

Hi, I need to install a rail for additional support for older family members getting in and out (especially in). Did some research and thought this one looks pretty good: Amazon.com I don't have a hammer drill however so would have to get one. I've never used one. Any thoughts or advice...
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We didn't core drill. We used Saftron surface mounts, which require only a rotary hammer to make the screw holes.

But our rails stay put year round. I'd be a little nervous removing and replacing the surface mounts each season. They're screwed into plastic anchors which won't last forever if routinely reused.
 
Rocket J Squirrel said:
I'd be a little nervous removing and replacing the surface mounts each season. They're screwed into plastic anchors which won't last forever if routinely reused.
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Yeah, exactly. I would also start to worry about the mounts. I'll need some advice from pool repair personnel who know alot more about it. There'd be no way to install the cover with a railing there. I'd think there have to be people out there who have railings and yet also use a Meyco (or similar) cover. The anchors for the cover, around the entire pool perimeter, are approx. 2' from the edge of the coping so a railing would be in the way.
 

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Rocket J Squirrel said:
You can engage Leslie's to sell them to you and install them using the core drill method if that works for your winter cover.
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I'll need them to come out and give me some advice. You mentioned this in the other thread: "The rail itself can be removed from the surface mount bases, which stick up 6" from the deck as you can see in Jim's photo above. To put on the cover, you'd have to remove the bases (leaving only the anchors) or cut holes in the cover for the bases." Something like that might well be the best option. No point installing a railing only to compromise the dependability of it by constantly removing / reinstalling some of the hardware. Yet another 'work in progress'. Got too many of those...
 
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I'm probably going to contact Leslie's once I have the pool open towards the end of this month. Having looked at the Saftron styles, I'm leaning towards the Triton. Some of the others just look so much like the typical hotel pool railing to me. But, as mentioned in my previous thread, the issue I'm most concerned about is whether or not it can be installed in such manner as to either clear the edge of the winter cover (and thus not have to remove when closing / reinstall when opening), or else some sort of installation that facilitates doing so without compromising the solidity of the railing. Somehow, taking it on and off just doesn't sound like the best idea.

I had correspondence with Saftron about all this, and the guy mentioned that "any of their return to deck rails (RTD) can be removed for winterization and allow your cover to work". Additionally, he said, "If you are using anchor sockets, you can loosen the wedge bolt to remove the rail and then tighten it when reinstalling the rail. The Triton rails will work as well. The set back for these rails is typically 7-10” so you may not even need to remove your rail for the cover to clear. If you do remove the rail, you may want to consider getting a pair of anchor socket covers. These are sold in pairs and are inserted into the anchors when the rail is not in use. They help to protect the anchors and keep debris from getting inside, making opening your pool easier. The part number is ASC and come in matching colors."

So I think I'll have them do a "site evaluation" and go from there. Biggest issue will be if the setback distance he mentions is enough to clear the edge of the cover. I'm thinking probably not.
 
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