How to Choose a Pool Ladder
The correct pool ladder adds safety and stable access to your pool. A poorly constructed ladder or a ladder that is not appropriate for your pool can cause accidents and injuries. Spending a little extra money to ensure pool safety can pay off in the long run.
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Instructions
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Choosing a Ladder for an Above Ground Pool
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Measure the distance from the ground to the top edge of the pool in the area that you want to place the ladder.
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Decide which type of ladder to purchase. Ladder style steps or staircase style steps? Free-standing or installed on a deck? Stainless steel or plastic?
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Purchase a ladder that is no more than 1 foot higher than the pool edge. A ladder that is too high is a safety concern and can tip.
Choosing a Ladder for an In-Ground Pool
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Determine if your pool was built with ladder anchors. For pools without ladder anchors, go to Step 4.
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Measure the distance between ladder anchors to determine how wide the ladder should be. Average pool ladders are around 18 inches wide.
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Measure the distance from the top of the pool to the bottom of the pool. Purchase a ladder that will fit within this dimension and provide a comfortable step out of the water.
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For pools without ladder anchors, purchase a drop-in staircase ladder.
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Tips & Warnings
Many ladders today include a gate to prevent children from accessing the pool. Consider it money well spent.
If you have a ladder without a locking gate, remove the pool ladder when not in use.
Purchase a ladder that can handle the weight of the pool participants.
