Fixing a Childrens Swing?

[rizred]

Hiya,

I've been given the job of fixing the kids swing more securley to the ground in the garden. It's a tubular metal affair and it needs to be concreted into the ground (?!)

I need it to be fixed into the lawn properly but removable in case it needs to be removed (!) I also dont really want to have the concrete flush with the ground and i dont want anything "sticking up" if the swing was removed.

Any suggestions? I cant think of an obvious way of doing this, but need to get it done this weekend!

Thanks in advance

D

 

[gday2uk]

Sink some Metpost Post Supports into the ground and fix the legs of the swing to them. They can be pulled out later on if needs be.

 

[rizred]

g'day to you too!

thanks for the suggestion, do you mean the fence post spikes?

I'm not sure how these could be installed so that there are no sharp/ dangerous parts left above the ground? And i'm sure it needs to be concreted in - it's to meet the requirements of a safety check to allow my partner to become a registered childminder, and therefore has to be as safe as possible!!

thanks anyway tho, and keep the suggestions coming!

D

 

[rizred]

Would there be any problems with me just digging 4 holes, putting the legs in and filling with concrete? (i know this would stop me from being able to remove it easily but i'm not sure i would need to too much anyway)
How deep would i need to sink the legs and would the concrete "stick/grip) well enough to the legs to hold them firmly?
Could i finish the concrete a few inches below ground level and cover with earth once dried?

Thanks!!

D

 

[Thermo]

whats it made from?

 

[rizred]

It's metal of some sort, with a plastic/ paint finish

 

[rizred]

I went for the easy option in the end - 4 holes x 2 bags of post crete = job done!