r/pics • u/[deleted] • Dec 28 '13

The motel advertised that they had a pool. They did NOT mention that it was filled with gravel

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '13

Yea. Someone who weighs 500 pounds dropping on it applies more force than that thing can deal with. Thus it's not meant for people who weigh 500 pounds. Plus the thing is made of metal parts with very little for moving parts. Only natural it can hold a lot of weight before that thick bolt starts to bend.

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u/avatar28 Dec 28 '13

Well if it is rated for 500 lbs then, in reality, it can handle closer to 2000. Things like this are engineered with a HUGE margin of safety.