I just went to clean out the strainer at my pump and when I went to put the cover back on, I was unable to screw in one of the round thumbscrews used to secure the cover. The screw just keeps spinning without tightening. I tried using the other screw, which tightens fine on its own side, and it also did not work on the side with issues. So I imagine the thread has been stripped. I'm guessing this is an irregular pool issue but I can't run my pool until I fasten that lid properly. Any ideas on how to solve this without taking my whole pump off. Some quick ideas I've had are to try a bigger screw or possibly a shorter one as it does seem to go in a bit. Maybe some epoxy? I'll attach images of the pump cover, the screw and the hole it goes into to. Thanks!
Can no longer close pump strainer cover due to a stripped thumb screw hole
- Thread starter dannyb
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 51,986
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
I'm not so sure there's a good fix once the plastic housing strips. Using any other piece of hardware may just make the plastic housing hole worse. I suppose there's always the option of a tap & die set and just re-thread it to a new bolt or size. Maybe insert a helicoil to keep the original size? Maybe @JamesW will have a thought.
Thanks for using the forum.
I'm not so sure there's a good fix once the plastic housing strips. Using any other piece of hardware may just make the plastic housing hole worse. I suppose there's always the option of a tap & die set and just re-thread it to a new bolt or size. Maybe insert a helicoil to keep the original size? Maybe @JamesW will have a thought.Thanks for using the forum.
The part that stripped is replaceable. It just pops out from the front.
The old female threaded part was brass and lasted forever. The plastic can wear out.
www.inyopools.com
The old female threaded part was brass and lasted forever. The plastic can wear out.
Hayward Hand Knob and Swivel Nut Replacement Kit for Super Pump and MaxFlo Strainer Lid - SPX1600PN - INYOPools.com
Hand Knob Kit - SPX1600PN
www.inyopools.com
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 51,986
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
JamesW, yes! When looking late last night, i didn't realize the swivel nut popped out and could be replaced. Super easy fix. I just bought this piece today and replace without issue. Hayward SPX1600PN Swivel Nut and Knob Replacement for Hayward Superpump and MaxFlo Pump: Amazon.ca: Patio, Lawn & Garden
Thanks for the quick help!! So happy it was such an easy fix.
Thanks for the quick help!! So happy it was such an easy fix.
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