Recent content by andrewsan

just FYI, as a follow-up -- i tested the metal with a lead-test stick used for lead paint. it came out positive, so i'm quite convinced that these lead weights have been dragging around my pool for some time. ugh. Check your old Kauly's. Pentair did not respond to my inquiry...

They do certainly feel like lead (soft and scratchable). Again I'm new to pool ownership, so I'm not exactly sure how this ballast bar is supposed to function with the cleaner head -- clearly it was scraping around the walls/floor of the pool. I will be contacting Pentair to see if they have a...

Hi all, I'm a new pool owner for a few months and this site has been wonderfully helpful. I'm in the process of upgrading a Kreepy Krauly (with a Poolvergnuegen 4X!). Upon dismantling the Krauly, I noticed this weight bar had several of its weights worn through the plastic enclosure. These...