As we all know, Basketball systems are basically built to withstand all sorts of pressure and to last for a lifetime. Every single part of Basketball Hoop (i.e. portable system or in-ground system)  is actually pretty durable and specially designed to handle cold or hot temperatures.

So, is it even needed to maintain such perfectly and well-built system? Well, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to do a few things from once in a while. Namely, there are some steps and things that you could do in order to maintain your basketball Hoop.

Anyhow, let’s see how you can maintain your basketball hoop properly and ensure that it will last for a long period of time. Let’s begin.

Maintaining of the Basketball Hoop

There are some things that you should check when it comes to the basketball hoop. These things are quite important and they will basically tell you if something is wrong with the basketball hoop. Let’s see.

1) Water Level

Now, the first thing that you can check is the water level. By checking the water level in your portable base regularly, you will make sure that everything is ok with your basketball hoop. Also, you can fill it up to maximum capacity since there is no danger of water damaging the basketball hoop.

However, many people are afraid of water being present in the basketball  system because when the water freezes, it might damage the hoop and cause breaks. Anyhow, there is nothing to be afraid off since a good-quality basketball hoop is made out of the high-density polyethylene plastic which is flexible enough.

Also, there is no need for adding antifreeze products as well. You can simply enjoy the basketball hoop no matter the weather and temperature.

2) Nylon Net

Next, you should definitely check the nylon net. So, if you determine that net is worn out or damaged, you should definitely replace it. A broken or damaged nylon net can create possible problems for those players that are in a close contact with it.

Anyhow, nylon net is basically very hard to get damaged or broken, but, it might happen when the temperatures are low and when it’s freezing outside. However, some nylon nets are very durable and resistant to cold and hot temperatures.

On the other side, there are some a bit less good nylon nets which are more likely to get damaged often.

3) Nuts and Bolts

Now, nuts and bolts are definitely one of the most important things that you need to cross of off the basketball hoop maintenance checklist. First, you should check all the nuts and bolts and determine if there are some loose ends. If there are any bolts and nuts that are loose and unstable, you should immediately tighten them.

If you don’t react on time when the bolts and nuts are loose, the hoop might get loose and it can possibly fall on the ground which will cause more problems. So, it is quite important to make sure that every bolt and nut is perfectly tightened and secured.

4) General check

When it comes to general check, you should basically check the whole basketball hoop system for an excessive tear or wears. Not only that you will get your whole basketball hoop examined this way, but also, you can actually see if there are any parts that need to be replaced.

If you, in fact, acknowledge that there is any excessive tear or wear, you should replace that part with the new one and never worry about it. On the contrary, these parts will get damaged more and more, until the whole basketball hoop is in danger of getting damaged or broken.

5) Pole cap

The pole cap is definitely one of the most important things that you need to check when doing a proper basketball hoop maintaining. Now, there might be some cracks or tears that you can spot on the pole cap, and they can cause some problems for your basketball hoop. Anyhow, if you notice these cracks, the only thing left to do is to call the Customer Service center and ask them to replace the part that is broken.

This is important since there is a chance for water to get inside and cause problems for your basketball hoop. All in all, check the pole cap for any cracks and tears and immediately replace them in order to provide a perfect care for your basketball hoop.

Also, it is possibly worth mentioning that these problems are not often and they occur in the places where there is a lot of rain during summer and fall.

6) Pole section

So, the pole is a pretty easy thing to check, considering that it is on the ground. Anyhow, the main thing that you should check on your basketball hoop pole is cracks or tears. It is quite important to check for cracks since there is a possibility of water entering the pole and damaging it from the inside.

Anyway, you should definitely contact the Customer Care center and ask them to replace the part where you spotted the crack. This way, you will make sure that your basketball hoop system is fine and good to go.

Also, you should check for rust and possible corrosion spots on your section pole. If there are some, simply use an emery cloth to clean and remove the rust from the pole. This way, you will make sure that there is no rust on the section pole and that you are good to go.

Conclusion

In the light of everything we said above, it is pretty clear that maintaining a basketball hoop isn’t that hard at all. All you need to do is to check some crucial parts of your basketball hoop system and determine whether they need replacing, repairing, or just a little maintaining.

All in all, if you maintain your basketball hoop every once in a while, you will definitely have a pretty good and durable basketball hoop that will last for years.

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