Umbrella Sleeve Cap - Seized close due to plaster

[JarCar]

So, we went to use the umbrella sleeve for the first time on our sunshelf and I could not remove the cap. Tried using some pliers, a box cutter around the lip to cut-away some plaster that may have hardened in the threads with zero luck.

Any suggestions for getting the cap off?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Arizonarob]

Take a small pair of channel locks and grab the center tab on the cover. Then use a rubber mallet and tap on the handle till it breaks free.

 

[Meadow]

@OP, will appreciate if you can update this thread post successful cap removal. Our pool was re-plastered last Dec and they also installed a cap on the umbrella sleeve on the sunshelf. Our 68F water temp is preventing me to take the dip, since. TIA

 

[JarCar]

@OP, will appreciate if you can update this thread post successful cap removal. Our pool was re-plastered last Dec and they also installed a cap on the umbrella sleeve on the sunshelf. Our 68F water temp is preventing me to take the dip, since. TIA

I'm going to give it a whirl tonight with the mallet idea. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[JarCar]

*Update*

I was able to get the cap off....this is what I had to do....

Used a screwdriver and hammer and essentially cut a square into the top of it. Then used a hacksaw blade and cut the cap into quarters and then just pried it out. Saved the threads on the sleeve so we are good to go.

 

[Meadow]

Thank you for the update.

Can't believed all of that work just to remove the plastic cap? I am not sure if our existing umbrella sleeve is threaded but I'll soon find out.

 

[JarCar]

Yeah I know, right....

Luckily I have two other sleeves for volleyball so I used one of those caps to make sure I didn't damage the threads and I didnt, so yay!

My biggest worry was for me to damage the overall sleeve and/or crack the plaster around it. Luckily that didn't happen.

 

[busyredhed]

Yeah I know, right....

Luckily I have two other sleeves for volleyball so I used one of those caps to make sure I didn't damage the threads and I didnt, so yay!

My biggest worry was for me to damage the overall sleeve and/or crack the plaster around it. Luckily that didn't happen.

We had the same problem but my husband tore up the cap and the threads are damaged. Is there a way to replace them?
Any ideas? I have uploaded a photo of the damages sleeve.

Thank you.

 

[Thasista]

https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/aquastar-smusc103-center-cap-and-sleeve/167928p1

Here’s the link for aquastar brand cap. This is different than waterways brand and slightly larger. It depends which brand you have but yes the caps can be bought separately.

 

[busyredhed]

Thank you!