I would like to remove one of the swings and replace with this glider swing. Can I re-use the hooks where the swing attaches at the top of the swing set or do I have to drill and add more hooks. Thanks
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I have removed the existing swings and replaced them with 3 different kinds now. As my grandchildren grow, they like different things. So to answer your question, assuming you only need the two hooks, you are fine, in fact, the hooks that came with the unit are great. And as I am typing this, I looked at the glider and had to laugh as that is the EXACT glider I have used on my set. That is too funny, and children love that glider. Our neighbors kids come over all the time and use it. You will be really happy and the old swings are easy to remove and the new glider hooks right up :)
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I bought the original swing from Lowes Hardware. You may be able to find one there. I bought the replacement canopy from amazon.com and it was shipped to me from Garden Winds. You could possibly contact them to see if they sell the frames only. I hope this helps you.
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I suppose you could, but I don't think it would be as easy to use, e.g. to open it. So far I have not used the handle attachments; i use only the swing itself and the rigging seems safe. I put a gym pad under my swing to soften a fall, just in case.
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That's exactly what we did. Took one of the swings down and installed it in its place. Not sure about the brand issue, but I assume the chains are all the same.Hope this helps!
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Hey there! It needs to be removed each time. Our Caboose Varylight and Ergo Caboose have the swing away option. Thanks!
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We had a previous swing with 2 ropes already hanging. We just tied the new ropes to the old ropes using a tight knot.
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I bought the EZ glider bracket. Simple to put on your beam, hooks for chain on the glider just like a regular swing.
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Yes. I was able to do it with mine. It's a lot easier if you use one of those seats that come with the rope and the hangers. (I didn't and had to do a little project to re-use the chains that come with the swing seat, not too hard either)
2049312
You can use eye bolts from a hardware store, just pre-drill a small hole and screw in the eye bolt, then you can then hang the swing from there.
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I bought a set of heavy duty anchors with the swing but ended up just using the screw anchors that came with the swing. We have the swing hanging on our porch and I some hard points built into the porch ceiling when we had the house built.
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Yes you can. We don't have any of the original swings on or the monkey bar anymore. We switched them out for a toddler swing and two rubber swings so that the bigger kids could easily fit in them.
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You can attach the swing to a single rope line hanging from the ceiling with an 'S' hook attached to the 'O' ring at the top of the rope cord that comes with the swing. But make sure you hang the swing from a 'main' beam in your ceiling because sheetrock is not nearly strong enough to hold the weight of a person sitting in the swing. I have 2 of these swings hanging from a very large tree branch in my yard.
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I don't have this exact swing, but I have a similar one. I strongly recommed not using hardware provided, screws and ancors are insuffecient for the intended use of the swing. The anchor or threaded screw can come out of the ceiling during use and cause injury. I cut a 4x4 wood post and screwed it across the top of the ceiling joists in my attic and then put a 1/2 inch wide by 12 inch long eyebolt up through the ceiling and through the 4x4 post. Use flat washers and nuts on both sides of the 4x4 then tighten to secure it. We have been using it this way for over 5 years with no problems. Hope this helps.
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You do need more. Self explanatory. Just open it ONLY when needed- slightest wind would cause undesired horizontal swing. While wind of more than 25 miles per hour would break it altogether. Re-tighten all factory installed screws and nuts or they will start falling of. As you are already "stuck" with this umbrella, note that the crank to open the canopy has not "stop return" feature. The canopy will close when it desires. Consider securing the crank using twine or other rope. Welcome to the "club".
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I used the brackets that were already on my swing set for this swing. I bought hooks from lowes and it attached easily. No issues.
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Don't know what a rainbow set is, buy if u have a wooden beam that all your accessories hang on then these should work. The inner brackets used for mounting slide from 0.0" to the very ends of the of the glider bracket so it can accommodate a wide variety of beams. However, it is up to the installer to make a wise choice for placement and whether the beam is strong enough to support the new accessory. I would say if this is replacing an old swing bracket then you should be ok. DISCLAIMER: IT IS ULTIMATELY THE INSTALLER'S CHOICE HOW TO USE THESE BRACKETS.
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I would recommend just replacing it with a different type of hammock. I've used several hammocks and actually found I like using one of those woven colorful hammocks better. It fits looser and swings.