How do I remove this pool ladder?

[cptcatz]

My in ground pool ladder is all rusted and keeps getting the vacuum stuck and I want to get rid of it. All the info I can find online says to loosen a bolt but there are no bolts. The ladder is sealed right into the concrete. Is there any way to get this out other than just sawing it off?

 

[1poolman1]

My in ground pool ladder is all rusted and keeps getting the vacuum stuck and I want to get rid of it. All the info I can find online says to loosen a bolt but there are no bolts. The ladder is sealed right into the concrete. Is there any way to get this out other than just sawing it off?


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It will take a saw or breaking the concrete. Either way, there will be a hole to be filled. You could try rocking it to loosen, but most of the time when a ladder or hand rail is installed that way, there is a bolt protruding through the holes that are usually near the bottom of the rail to help keep it in place.

 

[Newdude]

Is that just dirt or such around the pipe? It looks particularly not cement-y in parts. While some older ladders are cemented in place, most have a collar that they slide into, and inch or so below the deck surface. Tightening the bolt pulls up a wedge to get a good grip on the ladder.

 

[cptcatz]

Is that just dirt or such around the pipe? It looks particularly not cement-y in parts. While some older ladders are cemented in place, most have a collar that they slide into, and inch or so below the deck surface. Tightening the bolt pulls up a wedge to get a good grip on the ladder.

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Yeah that's just dirt. There is usually a metal collar at the base but I lifted it up to take the picture. Dirt builds up under the collar.

 

[JamesW]

Chip out the Kool-Deck to see if there is an anchor cup.