Spalding "888" Series In-Ground Basketball Hoop
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There's no reason why it shouldn't be done - However, you will need to dig through the warehouse's concrete foundation, which you can do if you rent the appropriate tools. It will, I'm sure, take a lot of courage and perseverance. Just make sure to research how deep the hole should be dug and how much concrete to use. We went a little too far in our celebrations - descending about 4 feet - I believe there are only two options. a minimum of three is required Simply conduct some preliminary research. Think about how deep your warehouse's concrete slab is - If you're digging through concrete with a rented digger, it'll take a long time and you'll have to hire someone or take turns with a few strong men with strong backs!
We sunk three feet into the ground. The system is fantastic for us. It's extremely sturdy, and it appears to belong in a home rather than a playground.
The J- The bolt pattern on the plate is 7X7, but the bolt size is 9X9.
It includes threaded rods with a hook on one end and a hook on the other to anchor the base in the concrete.
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Although it appears to be in good condition, it is shaky and not straight. I placed an order for professional installation from Amazon. The installation was not done by a professional. They also ruined my brand new asphalt, which I had installed specifically for this court and should have done myself with the help of a few friends. This job will not be completed properly by two unprepared men who do not have the necessary equipment or tools. This is without a doubt a three-star rating. To avoid causing damage to the surrounding areas, a four-man job must be completed perfectly. I expected a flawless installation for $650 and a $1500 hoop. Instead, I have a faulty hoop and concrete-stained asphalt, and I attempted to contact Amazon to have these issues resolved, but they seemed to be eluding me at every turn. They sent another company to correct the mistakes of the previous installers, which they did to some extent, but the hoop is still broken. This is most likely why you are unable to evaluate the installers. They simply pay the first person who accepts the position. It's a disgrace for a multibillion-dollar corporation to fail to conduct itself in a professional manner. I requested a refund so that I could start over, but they ignored me. I've decided to go straight to Spaulding and see if they can help me figure out how to make this hoop more stable and less crooked. Next time, I'll spend my $650 on a ladder and tools, as well as dinner for my friends who will assist me in doing it properly. With professionalism and love.
The delivery person was a jerk. I believe he was enraged because it was so heavy and he didn't have a big guy at home to assist him. I dug a 24" x 36" hole as instructed, using about 800 lbs of concrete instead of the suggested 1250 lbs. It appears to be in good working order. With a little help from my wife, I was able to put it all together myself, with the exception of the 60-inch glass backboard (that sucker is heavy!). I used a 6' ladder to balance the backboard against the bottom yolk while attaching the top yolk. The bottom yolk was then attached by lifting it up. That was perhaps a bit of a gamble, but it paid off. br>br>It was nearly impossible to remove the bottom cover from the rim. I finally got one of the two screws loose after struggling and trying every trick in the book, bent the other side, and slid it off over the other screw after struggling and trying every trick in the book. br>br>Then the crank broke after I'd raised the backboard by ten feet. When I opened the crank box, I noticed that the pin connecting the handle to the rotor had broken in two places, separating the handle from the rotor. I tapped the handle's broken middle to release it. I bought a similar-diameter steel rod, cut off a piece the right length, and stuffed it into the handle's hole. Now it appears to be working properly. br>br>Sturdy piece of equipment with excellent rebound action off the glass backboard, allowing my eight-year-old son to begin his NBA career training.
Material of high quality, relatively simple to assemble - Make sure you have a minimum of three people to help you hang the backboard - The 60-inch is a HEAVY piece of equipment! However, because the bolting process is quick, the effort required to keep the board in place is minimal. The 6x6 inch padded post serves as the goal's foundation, and it's easily installed with the lag bolt J-bolt. The concrete base has hooks that protrude from it. Use the "just add water" types of concrete instead of the fast-setting ones, as they will cure in 3 days, especially in humid conditions. Because the gearing on the hand crank used to raise and lower the goal is small, moving the goal requires some effort. It's a great way to start the day. all the way up to the shoulders and arms! I highly recommend this unit and the Amazon installation service; our local team was extremely responsive and kept in close contact throughout the process, which took several days due to the extremely wet weather we had. The new goal is an excellent investment and will be a valuable addition to our home for many years.
The construction is solid. To dig hole it took me an hour to mix pour and set base it took me an hour to mix pour and set base it took me an hour to mix pour and set base it% It took half an hour to stand up the pole and loosely attach the backboard (there were three adults in total who stood up the pole and attached the backboard - It took about an hour to tighten up and finish after putting the backboard in the truck's box and backing up to the pole. Overall, it was a fairly simple project with only minor vibration after each shot, which I did not find to be an issue.
This goal was purchased for my 10-year-old son to use in the driveway. I chose to spend a little more money to get the larger pole and more stable structure that this model offers. We put it up over the weekend and have been very pleased with it. It's a big hit with the kids, and I've had a lot of fun with it. There is little to no background vibration, and the system is rock solid overall. The only vibration you'll feel is if you hit the backboard really hard, and it took about 6 hours to install in total (2 hours for the hole, 2 hours for concrete and base setting, and 2 hours for goal assembly). The instructions are fairly straightforward; however, instead of using a ladder, I would recommend putting up the backboard in the bed of a pickup truck. The most difficult part of the installation was installing the backboard, which is extremely heavy. It's possible to do it with two adults, but it's easier with three. The only part of the instructions that I couldn't figure out was how much concrete I needed. A 24" deep and 24" wide hole is required, according to the instructions. I dug it 6 inches deeper, bringing the total depth to 30 inches, and filled it with 12 bags of concrete. Overall, we are very happy with our purchase. br>br>.
This hoop was purchased from Amazon and installed by Amazon Home Services, which I highly recommend. It is extremely durable, and the children adore it. Get the 72-inch if you can; the extra backboard is well worth it.
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