Is it better to put water or sand in the base? If it is sand.. how many lbs?
1759627
I used water. Filled it up completely. I don't know that sand would be better, but the water held it in place just fine.
1759628
We used sand and about 60# but it could use more. We used the same sand that we put in the cars for wt during the winter. I think it's a matter of choice.
1759629
i put sand it makes it more stable , just use only three bags , but is just because is for my wife ,and shes only punching the bag to do exercise from her heart operation,so if you want to beat the bag real good i would put at least, four bags,but sand is better than water,Benny.
1550555
The base is heavy enough that it won't tip easily but I don't think water would be good for it.
710045
we use a weighted base with our unit and umbrella and have not had any problems. we have been so pleased we are going to purchase another one.bruce tew
449415
I have to be honest with you, my husband put this together and he rarely looks at instructions. I will tell you I went to home supply store and bought 4 50 lb. bags of sand to put in base (about $16). It was tough getting the sand into such a small hole, use a BIG funnel, yet still very time consuming! Any how, putting the umbrella into the base was not too hard. Dare I say trial and error? There's a pedal thingie on the base that you step on to rotate the umbrella from side to side. That's all I got for ya, hope it helps!
1249603
Depends on how much sand you put in the base. If the base is mostly empty than it should not be a problem, otherwise you will need to meter how much gel you put in the base.
2078810
We bought 200 pounds (4 bags) of "play" sand from Lowe's. We only put 150 pounds in the sandbox, saving one bag for re-filling later. I think Home Depot would have it also. Make sure you get pre-washed "play" sand, not construction sand.
266497
Yes. We filled our 's with water just in case we wanted to move it later. But they suggest filling it with either sand or water.
1474389
I put sand in the bottom of mine and it is still pretty easy to move. A child or 12 year old would have trouble but a reasonably able adult can place it wherever desired.
1746938
I have water in mine, and a good, solid wind up, full force punch (I'm male 5'8, 185 pounds) will rock it back and forth almost on it's end but not tip over - I would recommend sand - again, depending on size and strength regardless of what you put in it, it will rock back and forth. Hope this helps..:-)
750752
250 lbs sand 50 lbs pea gravel Or just 325 lbs sand I use mine in aquaponics system filled with k3 for niofilter
439842
I used sand and water. I would think pea gravel would work. After all you just need it for weight.
1257010
You have to add either your own sand or water - no both. Use a funnel to fill it.
1171492
I would say get 100 pounds and add as needed ( add 30 lbs and water it down then top it off ). The flow tube in the middle will have a scale to show where the sand needs to be.
1190172
I put 4 bags of sand in the base and it is very hard to move from an A to B type trip ..if just want to move it 90degrees bout 3 people should get it done! Just lower it 1st.
1257011
No sand is provided You have the option to add either sand or water. We used water, have 3 boys and it holds up awesome
598501
Very much!! My 2 year old uses it all the time. You have to purchase the sand but it is inexpensive at any home depot or Lowe's. We got tired of the sand so we just do.water on both sides and have never had a problem with it holding any of the weight. Super fun for hours on end!
1030219
A lot but don't fill up the entire base. Just fill up about slightly more than half, then the rest water. The wet sand/water mix is enough to keep it pretty stable for ordinary striking routine.