Pool Light Stuck

[thomearl]

The screw to my pool light is fused shut with calcium scale or something. I can’t get it undone to replace the light that’s not working. Normally on a screw above ground I would use wd40 to loosen. Any ideas on how to get loose without having to drain the water below the light? Thx.

 

[ajw22]

I think you will end up needing to drain the pool down.

 

[1poolman1]

The screw to my pool light is fused shut with calcium scale or something. I can’t get it undone to replace the light that’s not working. Normally on a screw above ground I would use wd40 to loosen. Any ideas on how to get loose without having to drain the water below the light? Thx.

It takes leaning over the wall unsupported, or being in the pool, but I have been able to get those out by using a hammer to tap on the end of the screwdriver while turning the screw. Sometimes it only took a tap or two to loosen the screw.

 

[thomearl]

It takes leaning over the wall unsupported, or being in the pool, but I have been able to get those out by using a hammer to tap on the end of the screwdriver while turning the screw. Sometimes it only took a tap or two to loosen the screw.

Thanks I’ll try the hammer before draining.