Fiberglass Exposure from a Little Giant APCP-1700 Cover Pump?

[hhtat]

We've a APCP-1700 that's about 1.5 years old now. Been through one summer down here in central Texas. Went out to clean the pool cover yesterday and came back in with pin and needles feeling all over my right hand. Checked with duct tape and yet, a bunch of fiberglass. Went back and checked everything I touch and the pump housing and handle has glistening in the sun. Checked it with tape to and it pretty much covered the tape.

I searched all around and didn't find any mention of this on Amazon, here or elsewhere on the web. Did I get one from a bad batch or maybe overlooked something about care or sun exposure?

Also - any recommendations for a cover pump? Honestly, really like how stable this one was except for this recent issue...

 

[JamesW]

I don't think that it is fiberglass.

https://fele.widen.net/content/e9kwudkiof/pdf/M5282_APCP-1700_Spec_Sheet.pdf

https://fele.widen.net/content/x9w8jsmgll/pdf/998295_APCP-1700_115V_Manual.pdf

APCP-1700 Series Pool Cover Pump

Little Giant’s APCP-1700 removes water from pool covers, boat covers or rooftops – providing added protection from prolonged accumulation of precipitation.

www.littlegiant.com

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[JamesW]

Materials of Construction​
Pump Base Material	Plastic
Pump Body Material	Plastic
Discharge Head Material	Thermoplastic
Impeller Type	Semi-open
Impeller Material	Noryl
Motor Shaft End - Material	Stainless Steel
Check Valve	No
Discharge Material	Thermoplastic
Intake Screen Material	Thermoplastic
Seal Material	Carbon Ceramic

577301 — APCP-1700

The APCP-1700 is a high-performing, easy-to-use pool cover pump that automatically removes water from inground swimming pool covers, boat covers or rooftops up to an impressive 1700 gallons per hour.

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[JamesW]

 

[JamesW]

Pictures?

 

[JamesW]

92395: POOL COVER PUMP
Thermoplastic Construction.

https://www.superiorpump.com/_files/ugd/d19ec2_7ed644ccb7954d45b4102df6699e6b70.pdf

https://www.superiorpump.com/_files/ugd/8bc641_de6649f993bb4d78aa0d15c11d7e2ab6.pdf

92395: POOL COVER PUMP
Thermoplastic Construction
FEATURES
2100 GPH @ 0’

Thermoplastic construction with built-in handles for ease of transport and installation

1” NPT discharge

3/4” garden hose adapter

Activates in 1-1/2” of water

Pumps down to 3/4” of water

Large base design for added stability

Bottom screen removes easily for cleaning

Internal automatic vertical float switch

Hermetically sealed, oil cooled motor for long pump life

Clog resistant impeller

Motor is thermally protected with automatic reset thermal protector

Energy efficient split capacitor motor. Lower amp draw, runs cooler, lasts longer

Stainless steel motor shaft

Carbon/ceramic/stainless steel mechanical shaft seal

Upper and lower permanently lubricated ball bearings

Stainless steel fasteners

Acceptable for indoor or outdoor use

Compact, lightweight design is easily portable

Every unit is 100% pressure tested

Pool Cover Pumps | Superior Pump

www.superiorpump.com

 

[JamesW]

Superior Pump 92395 2100 gph pool cover pump

Superior Pump pool cover pump

www.superior-pump.com

 

[ajw22]

I have been using that pump for many years and have never seen any fiberglass pieces.

I would look elsewhere for the fiberglass source.

I think water washed the fiberglass from somewhere else onto the pump.

What filter do you have? Filter housings are fiberglass and can breakdown.

Any construction happen around your property?

 

[hhtat]

Thanks for the info, didn't realize manufacturers published material information! Will have to give them a call to ask when I get the chance.

Here's a video of the fiberglass:

It definitely looks embedded in the plastic. It's exposed everywhere the sun has weathered away. Did not find fiberglass anywhere else nearby like the power cord, hose and warning stickers. I'm puzzled.

 

[JamesW]

It looks like it might have fibers in the plastic.

Let us know what the manufacturer says.

 

[JamesW]

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