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Practical safety advice for pool ladders and steps: weight ratings, stability and keeping children off unattended ladders.

All Buying Guides Installation and Repair Safety

Two COZYDIG above ground pool ladder weights in HDPE with straps and handles

How to Weigh Down Pool Steps So They Stop Floating and Shifting

Floating pool steps need sand or pea gravel ballast, not water. Learn how to fill the ballast, add weight bags, place them and check the unit after filling.

Sep 28, 2026

6 min read

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