For all you swimming pool types

[Umclemrbig]

OK-Had the liner replaced and they bent the ladder and can't get it bent back. Said they could not pull it out of the sleeves in the concrete so had to bend it. They are willing to replace the ladder but wants to use plastic cups that the ladder sits in-sort of like cup holders. Thoughts?

 

[danieldd]

If they're talking about the rubber bumpers that insert into the bottom of the ladder so it rests against the side of the pool wall, then these should be replaced. They're cheap and you can get them at any pool store. Over time the chlorine eats at the rubber and deteriorates them. Let them replace the ladder and you buy the new rubber plugs.

 

[Umclemrbig]

No-this is a flange that surface mounts on the deck and each rail inserts in it. Currently, the anchors are in the concrete but they will have to cut the ladder off at deck level nice it can't be pulled out of the concrete.

There is no wy that ladder can be bent back.

 

[djjsr]

Those plastic ones work but you'll probably have to replace them every few years due to cracks.

 

[PoolGuy444]

I would not recommend the plastic ones at all. They will not last. Brass is the way to go. You will pay a little more. But they will last a long time. They also make some aluminum anchors but I see those corrode and fall apart after a couple years too sometimes.

 

[danieldd]

The holes my ladders sat into were metal (aluminum maybe?). Been there for 30 plus years. When we tore out the concrete deck and repoured it several years ago, we used the same ones. Never had a moments notice. Never heard of plastic ones before.

Pool is now gone. We buried that thing 4 years ago and I couldn't be happier..

 

[kbs2244]

I am sure the ladder legs fit into some type of female socket that the concrete guys put in place.
They would have to have had the ladder in place and poured the concrete around it otherwise.

If you cut the legs off at deck level you should be able to get a Sawsall blade into the hole and cut the stub wall out to the socket.
Then the new legs go into the old holes.

 

[Umclemrbig]

Good idea!,!

 

[crazytrain]

You could also cut the ladder off right at the cement (flush) add a new piece of pipe a bit smaller inside and slide the new ladder over the pipe and drill and bolt it together.

 

[oilslick]

sounds like a challenge, dont stop till you win, get her out.

 

[CNGsaves]

Don't know diddly about pools but . . . . had to notice your Avatar is Gremlin!!

Only the 2nd avatar ever seen on GJ with a Gremlin . . . . other is avid AMC and Gremlin supporter . . . . . AMCGuy.

Good luck with fixing your pool.

 

[JTG]

I worked on pools for years and never ran across a ladder I couldn't get out. I'd suggest unscrewing the steps so the left and right halfs of the ladder are no longer connected. This will allow you to put some rotational twist on the ladder while you are trying to lift it out. Also, this is like any other stubborn metal object, try using PB Blaster or the like where the ladder goes into the deck. Even if the female sockets were installed poorly (angled towards the pool) you should still be able to get it out with some work.

 

[ddawg16]

What a bummer....was hoping to see pics of babes in the pool......

 

[davidlee]

First I want to say I owned a pool company for 40 plus years so I think I know what I am talking about. First if the ladder is sprung (does not rest against the side wall of the pool) then it will have to be replaced. If aluminum deck anchors were used ( they probably were) then they will have to be chipped out and new anchors installed. As was said use bronze anchors. Also be aware the anchors must be reconnected to the copper bond wire as per code.
Your pool company should do this at no cost to you since they sprung the ladder in the first place. A liner change out can be done without that happening. We have done thousands so I know.

 

[Umclemrbig]

OK-Got the Sawzall out and cut the ladder out of anchors. Thanks for the tip. Here are the issues now:

1. I cannot get the wedges to move by turning the bolt. It seems to have a lot of buildup. Tried to get out as much as I could but it is really packed. I would guess it is salt so I filled it with water to see if any dissolved. Any tips?

2. The second anchor wasn't quite so straight forward. The jig seems to have broken from the anchor and It would not hold water. Upon closer inspection, it seems as though the dirt under the concrete in that section is gone and has led to cracking as the picture shows. Thoughts?

 

[Umclemrbig]

The Gremlin was my first ride. Dropped a
289 in it and could not keep tires on it. It may have had the lightest rear ever.

 

[JTG]

To do it right you should have that whole section of concrete removed and replaced along with two new sockets. I don't like the looks of that cracked piece of concrete on the poolside.

 

[Umclemrbig]

That is sort of what I am thinking. What do you think the cost to replace that section would be?

 

[Umclemrbig]

How rough will it be to cut out that piece?

 

[jhelrey]

Did that crack because they bent the ladder?

 

[Umclemrbig]

I think was starting before that.