It’s definitely metal of some sort.I'm guessing the ball valve before the pump went on a field trip. Against its will.
That copper float ball looks right. But why?! Is this like the people who put pennies in their skimmer baskets?Maybe the remains of one of these?
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I don't think it is right. The ball you have is not 6" around. It also looks solid. Float balls are hollow...That copper float ball looks right. But why?! Is this like the people who put pennies in their skimmer baskets?
Is it metal? If so, a zinc ball used as a sacrificial anode. Don't need it. Also used as a weight to keep the basket in place.Guessing it is some type of chemical.