If you do not have a distributor or agent in your area or you want to save some money by installing the Katchakid yourself, then Katchakid Inc. is proud to offer our simplified Do-It-Yourself version of the Katchakid.

Fitting a Katchakid can be time consuming and relatively detailed as pool safety nets are custom installed during the installation process. For free-form pools, larger pools and pools with walls, rockeries and waterfalls a professional installation is required by a trained Katchakid Technician.

The Katchakid DIY kit is only sold for regular shaped pools of standard size. The maximum length of a DIY Katchakid is 40 feet. The DIY Katchakid requires knowledge of using a power drill and standard tools.  Fitting a DIY Katchakid is a physical job and calls for some strength. A Pool Safety net uses horizontal tension across the pool so any decking or coping where anchors are to be placed must be sturdy, solid and in good repair.

THE CONCEPT OF INSTALLING A DIY KATCHAKID

Imagine your pool in a rectangular box; cover that box with a rectangular mesh net while keeping all mesh running lines as straight and square as possible while custom shaping the net to your pool.

THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A DIY KATCHAKID

The installation will take you approximately 4-6 hours so only begin the installation process when you have plenty of time. As you are working with electricity you will also need to watch the weather reports to make sure you choose a day when rain is not forecasted.   

* We recommend a heavy-duty hammer drill. For best possible results use a core drill with a diamond tipped drill bit. These drills can be rented on a daily basis from your local plant hire company and from larger DIY and hardware shops such as B & Q and Wickes. When using a core drill it is useful to use a wooden template to avoid the drill from sliding.  A template can be produced from a 4”x4” piece of wood with a 3/4”in hole drilled through it.  If using a core drill you will require a water pipe.

Katchakid Pool Net Included Hardware:
1 x Katchakid Pool Net with Installed CTS system 50 x Anchors 50 x Fasteners Roller Components 1 x EZ-Ratchet Pulley Rope	2 x Clasps (for connecting the Roller and Ratchet) Loose Braid 1 x Start Disk 1 x Instruction Booklet 1 x Instruction DVD
If you are unsure of any part of the installation process we are here to help.   You can contact Gary, a qualified and trained UK Katchakid Technician most times on our emergency help line including evenings and weekends. Feel free to call Gary on 07961 757665 We're here to help!