I have a cover pools controller with a key and the thing is wearing out. The key is broken off and it is becoming very hard to turn. I have taken the key to 3 key places and no one can make a key. One did make one that works but it a bit rough so don’t use it unless emergency. I got a price for a new one of $498 which is insane in my opinion. What are the alternatives? I have young kids so would like something secure that a 4 year old could flip and open but doesn’t have to be a key.
Automatic cover control
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I replaced my switch in 2012 with a Salzer Rotary switch I bought on ebay for about $40. I added a keyed cam to replace the lever. It's the same kind of switch used for boat lifts. The model I have is P220-21404-A02. It's been working fine for 9 years now.
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What kind of box do you mount that in? I assume a single gang but is it deep? Can’t find great pictures on it.
Here is a couple photos. It's the box that was installed with the pool. Originally I had a wireless control but was too finicky.
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Why not just buy a new key from Coverpools?
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This made me think about my second key. I haven't seen it in almost 20 years. have to go find it.
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So this morning I am having my daughter help me get everything ready for swimming, I tell her to go turn the key to uncover on our cover pools pool cover, well apperntatly she has been exercising to much and she broke the key. SO my question is where can I get a replacment key? I sent an email...
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Were you taking them to hardware stores that have a key making machine or to an actual locksmith shop? I only had one key and wanted to have spares made in case I lost it (I also bought a Tile key fob for the key ring to help ensure I don't lose it) but after taking it to a couple hardware stores like Home Depot and Ace hardware (neither of them could) I went to an actual locksmith shop and he was able to quickly make me a couple spares for $10.