In-pool umbrella recommendations

[AxiomVerge]

My pool came with one of those umbrella sleeves in the top step, maybe 4" underwater. It looks just like the waterway brand.

I'm just not sure what kind of umbrella to get. Most of the ones I've seen online seem designed for a table so I'm afraid they would poke us in the eye if planted so low down. Also not sure if the diameter will be too small since most are 1.5" and the opening at least the top which I can see is slightly over 2".

 

[kimkats]

I would go down to Lowes and see what their umbrellas as like and go from there.

Kim

 

[Esloser]

I went with something like this from the Depot. It works well on our tanning ledge.



11 ft. Aluminum Patio Umbrella in Chili

Hampton Bay 11 ft. Aluminum Patio Umbrella in Chili-9111-01004000 - The Home Depot

 

[Brentr]

Here is another option. We picked this base from Lowes. It is made of marble and it is on wheels with a handle so you can easily move it. It is 5 plus years old and going strong however I move it under the eave when not using it to protect it from the main elements.

 

[GaryT58]

I purchased an 11' auto-tilt here last year. We have a built in table in the pool and this inserts into it. It covers a large area, and I like the sunbrella fabric (have lots of stuff in sunbrella). Held up perfectly and starting second season. Lots of options, and can take a little time to get because of all the options/choices, but my wife wanted a more options that were available at the local stores.

 

[AxiomVerge]

Thanks guys. I got eslosers home depot umbrella...thank you for making it simple

 

[Esloser]

Curious how it turned out for you?

 

[AxiomVerge]

Still waiting for them to come...will report back

 

[AxiomVerge]

So it does fit in the hole, but it's a little too small (maybe by a quarter inch), so it's very lose. I'm a bit concerned that it could blow out of the hole in our strong desert winds. Probably going to try and wedge something in there so at least it doesn't wobble.

 

[Esloser]

Nice - looks good. I do put mine down when the wind picks up. It's a little loose in the sleeve.