What is proper way to reattach this retro diving board? We want to keep it vs replace with newer less springy ones. Pool is 8.5’ deep and we don’t have children. Was originally attached to old concrete but replaced with pavers and is now loose and no longer level. Think maybe pouring new 6” footings Of concrete per leg and for the spring beneath the pavers should do it?
How to properly Re-attach old spring board
- Thread starter telghazaly
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,011
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Hello and welcome to TFP! 
Since there have been no replies to your question, I figured we should follow-up. Did you still need help? Maybe we can tag a TFP member who works in the industry to help.
Since there have been no replies to your question, I figured we should follow-up. Did you still need help? Maybe we can tag a TFP member who works in the industry to help.
Hi! Thx for reaching out. I would LOVE some help/guidance still here. Please tag whomever you feel could be of support. Thank you!Hello and welcome to TFP!
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,011
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Perhaps @jimmythegreek can provide some ideas next time he's online.
The only real way to reinstall a board is to get the information from the manfacturer and follow them to the letter. A pool MUST be designed for a board. There are certain slope and clearances unique to each board that must be met to be safe.
Each board has specific hardware requirements that must be met as well.
Going outside these requirements invites serious harm and, unfortunately, the law suits that follow.
Each board has specific hardware requirements that must be met as well.
Going outside these requirements invites serious harm and, unfortunately, the law suits that follow.
Thanks @1poolman1 for the reply/info. This is an original Anthony pool from early 70’s with original spring diving board (not sure if you saw the pic). It’s impossible for me to get the manufacturer info unfortunates due to its age. It leaves me with two
Options - get rid of it (which I don’t want to) or salvage somehow. Was hoping for some general guidelines for this type of board.
Options - get rid of it (which I don’t want to) or salvage somehow. Was hoping for some general guidelines for this type of board.
The safest thing you could do would be to contact a service or builder that might install boards. May be hard to find because liability insurance companies willing to offer coverage for that type of work are very rare. Same with slides.
Several years ago I took classes from two manufacturers to get certified to install boards. Both companies promised that with certification we would be able to be insured through their insurance. Learned to measure pools, clearances, proper installation to the deck, the forces involved on a board, etc. Quite involved. Never could get insurance through them and couldn't possibly sell enough to cover the insurance premiums on my own.
One thing I can say say is that a pool built in the 70s may not meet current standards for pools with a board. I know boards are fun, used to have one, but it may be best ( safest) to remove it.
All that being said, check this site:
www.poolweb.com
Several years ago I took classes from two manufacturers to get certified to install boards. Both companies promised that with certification we would be able to be insured through their insurance. Learned to measure pools, clearances, proper installation to the deck, the forces involved on a board, etc. Quite involved. Never could get insurance through them and couldn't possibly sell enough to cover the insurance premiums on my own.
One thing I can say say is that a pool built in the 70s may not meet current standards for pools with a board. I know boards are fun, used to have one, but it may be best ( safest) to remove it.
All that being said, check this site:
Anthony 8' White Diving Board - SR Smith - 66-209-888S2
S.R. Smith produces this replacement 8 foot white diving board for the Anthony diving board stand which was discontinued several years ago. This board cannot be used with the SR Smith stands currently available. Product information about your existing stand will need to be provided at time of order.
www.poolweb.com
Thanks a bunch and very interesting. I’ll check out the link. Perhaps it’s inevitable and will need to take it out. Appreciate the input.