Real jandy or rebuilt fake?

[dsemea]

Hi all,
Purchased a couple of these valves on Amazon from what seemed to be a pool store, but they don't feel new/genuine so wanted to get your thoughts.

Are they made in Mexico now?
On the inside at top and bottom pivots of the gate it seems like there's a heavy coating of lube.

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[PoolStored]

They are fine, mount them up! Extra lube is A OK.

 

[DavidArmenB]

They look normal to me. It’s a good thing they’re nicely lubed up. Much better than them skimping on the lube.

 

[dsemea]

Thanks all. Appreciate the replies. Was concerned that they might be rebuilt because the one mangled screw head, and didn't know if there should be lube one a "never lube" valve. I guess I'll give them a try if they look legit.

 

[DavidArmenB]

Thanks all. Appreciate the replies. Was concerned that they might be rebuilt because the one mangled screw head, and didn't know if there should be lube one a "never lube" valve. I guess I'll give them a try if they look legit.

Can’t comment on the screw but I wouldn’t worry much about it. “Never Lube” refers to the marketing lingo that you the owner/consumer “never” have to lube it yourself, in contrast to the older Jandy valves that had a nipple on the side for regularly adding lube. They should still come lubed from the factory. I’d still disassemble these “Never Lubes” and lube the o-rings and the diverter seal about once every two years to keep the o-rings, diverter, and sealing surface in good working order.