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How To Properly Fill A Lifetime Portable Basketball Base
You can spend more quality time with your family while getting active with Lifetime Portable Basketball Hoops. Whether you’re in the backyard or driveway, you can easily move your system to the place that’s most convenient for an at home court. Of course, you want to properly fill the base to keep your hoop well anchored wherever it is placed. Learn how to properly fill a Lifetime Portable Basketball Base to get safe and sturdy play in the comfort of your home.
What to Know Before Filling Your Basketball Base
Depending on the model of your Lifetime Portable Basketball Hoop, the base will require a different amount of sand or water. Check your instructions to see how much sand or water your base requires. Never stand the hoop up without the proper weight in the base, the basketball system can fall over and cause damage to people or property. Each hoop will require at least two adults for assembly, so make sure to have another person available. If your base has two holes, plug the hole closer to the center with the cap provided.
If you are filling the base with sand, come equipped with a funnel. The funnel will make it easier to pour sand into the base without causing an unnecessary mess. If you don’t have a funnel, you can make one out of cardboard or repurpose a 2-liter bottle by cutting it in half. Sand is a reliable material to fill your base because it doesn’t leak or evaporate. It’ll remain within the base and provide excellent weight to anchor your basketball System.
If you have opted to use water to fill the base, be sure to keep a careful eye on the water level. Leaks and evaporation can cause less water to be in the base, so refilling periodically will help you avoid any safety concerns. In order to fill your base with water, you’ll need a hose and some chlorine bleach. Additionally, if you live in a climate with many different temperatures, it’s worth looking into base gel that can keep the water from freezing.
Filling Your Portable Basketball Base with Sand
To fill your base with sand, the hoop must be leaned forward and resting on the rim. One adult will hold the base steady, while the other fills the base. Take the funnel and put it into the fill hole. Fill the funnel with sand so it falls into the base. Fill the base with sand until it reaches the fill hole. Once you’ve reached that point, you and your partner can slowly stand the basketball system upright. Once the system is standing, continue filling the base with sand. Be sure to leave enough space to screw on the cap afterwards.
Filling Your Basketball Base with Water
Filling the base with water will follow many of the same steps as filling with sand. Have the hoop leaned over and resting on the rim. Once again, one person will keep the base steady while the other fills. Put the hose into the fill hole and fill until the water reaches the hole. Carefully stand the hoop upright. From here, add the recommended amount of bleach to aid in preventing algae build up. Continue filling the base until completely full. Remember to leave enough space to screw on the cap afterwards.
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Your basketball hoop needs a solid foundation. Find out what you need to fill your hoop’s base.
Looking to bring the excitement of the basketball court to your home? Portable basketball hoops can be a great option for playing a pickup game with friends or a round of HORSE with your family.
But once you find the right portable hoop and get it home, don’t forget the most important step: filling the base. It’s crucial to properly fill the base to help increase the hoop’s stability during play, as well as in windy weather.
There are two common ways to fill a basketball hoop: with water and with sand. The owner’s manual you receive with your hoop will let you know how much to use of either. You can also use a base gel that mixes with water to become solid.
WATER
Adding water to the base is as simple as hooking a hose to the base hole. This is a cheaper and easier option than sand. If you plan on moving the hoop around a lot, water is a good choice since you can easily empty it from the base.
There are a few things you can do to help with stability and keep the base strong over time when using water:
Adding a small amount of bleach to the water can help avoid the growth of algae in the base.
If you live in an area with cold winters, the water in the base could freeze and expand. This can cause the base to crack. To avoid this, add a small amount of nontoxic antifreeze. You can also empty the base and store it indoors during colder months.
Water can evaporate and leave the hoop less stable, so checking the water level regularly is key.
Examine the base for any leaks over time. This can help to keep it upright for your next pickup game.
SAND
Sand is denser than water, and it weighs more per gallon, so it can help increase stability. But while it may make for a more stable hoop, sand can also make hoops difficult to move.
Another drawback to sand is that it can be hard to add — especially if wet — and even harder to get out of the base of your hoop.
Many hoop owners choose “play sand,” like the kind used to fill kids’ sandboxes, to fill the base since it can be smoother and more even. Using a funnel while filling the base can help decrease the chances of spilling sand.
BASE GEL
A third option for your hoop is a special gel designed to stabilize bases. Made of absorbent polymer, you will mix the gel with water. This mixture can become the equivalent weight of several bags of sand. Designed to be both mold-resistant and freeze-thaw durable, base gel can last several years. Once firm, it can also resist small holes or cracks that can cause leaks.
No matter what you use to fill your base, it’s always a good idea to have two adults move the portable hoop if needed. Also, it’s advised not to use weights, bags of cement or bricks to hold the hoop down.
Now that you know what to do to keep your portable hoop firmly on the ground, it’s time for tip-off. With a solid base for your hoop, you’ll be able to focus on hitting a long-range three or guarding against uncle Joe’s legendary jump shot during your next family pickup game.
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Continue filling the base until completely full. Remember to leave enough space to screw on the cap afterwards.
It’s crucial to properly fill the base to help increase the hoop’s stability during play, as well as in windy weather.
You can also empty the base and store it indoors during colder months.
This mixture can become the equivalent weight of several bags of sand. Designed to be both mold-resistant and freeze-thaw durable, base gel can last several years. Once firm, it can also resist small holes or cracks that can cause leaks.
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