Will "clip nuts" or "speed nuts" rust

[jgofnj]

I need to replace my light and the clip that hold the light housing is totally stripped, I don't even know how the light stayed in place. I heard of the aqualine pool light wedge, but also thought of using this "speed nut" that the manufacture (Hillman) claims they are made of "corrosive resistance steel".

Will this work and not cause rust and eventually lead to metals in my pool.

My other options are:

1) Get the aqualine pool light wedge.​

2) See if there are galvanize or stainless steel speed nuts available.​

Any thoughts?

 

[PoolStored]

They will rust.

 

[jgofnj]

They will rust.

That's what I figured. So what do not rust underwater? Galvanized and stainless steel? What are the screws used for Skimmer openings typically made of?

 

[PoolStored]

Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel.

 

[1poolman1]

I need to replace my light and the clip that hold the light housing is totally stripped, I don't even know how the light stayed in place. I heard of the aqualine pool light wedge, but also thought of using this "speed nut" that the manufacture (Hillman) claims they are made of "corrosive resistance steel".

Will this work and not cause rust and eventually lead to metals in my pool.

My other options are:

1) Get the aqualine pool light wedge.​

2) See if there are galvanize or stainless steel speed nuts available.​

Any thoughts?




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Really bad idea. Other than stainless or plastic, there are no parts that pool water can't corrode quickly Get this wedge that will also preserve the light bond.

Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A​

 

[PoolStored]

Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A​

No link....

 

[ajw22]

Really bad idea. Other than stainless or plastic, there are no parts that pool water can't corrode quickly Get this wedge that will also preserve the light bond.

Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A​

Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip | 132 A

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[proavia]

There are also some similar to this...

Amazon.com

 

[ajw22]

There are also some similar to this...

Amazon.com

The light wedge does not preserve the light bond.

 

[proavia]

The light wedge does not preserve the light bond.

Excellent point.
Will the lower light attachment retaining point satisfy the light bonding requirement?

 

[ajw22]

Excellent point.
Will the lower light attachment retaining point satisfy the light bonding requirement?

No, if there is no metal screw creating a mechanical bond.

 

[jgofnj]

Really bad idea. Other than stainless or plastic, there are no parts that pool water can't corrode quickly Get this wedge that will also preserve the light bond.

Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A​

Will be getting this but have seen some people say they tend to degrade as well.
Here is one customer's review. Either way, I will give it a try and check it in 6 months.

 

[proavia]

No, if there is no metal screw creating a mechanical bond.

Thanks - so there has to be a solid connection and not just the two tabs resting against one another.

 

[ajw22]

Thanks - so there has to be a solid connection and not just the two tabs reeting against one another.

Correct.

 

[1poolman1]

Will be getting this but have seen some people say they tend to degrade as well.
Here is one customer's review. Either way, I will give it a try and check it in 6 months.

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That's not the 132A clip. That is a "Light Wedge."