I have some stripped loop loc anchor screws. Do i have to buy the whole mech, including socket or can i just by the screw? They are like $6 each if i have to buy both. Any help?
X-PertPool said:the brass anchor assembly is sold as one piece which is the "screw" and the "casing". .
PoolGuyNJ said:Anchors are made of brass so they don't corrode. Brass is a soft alloy. When people don't clean out the anchors at least once a year (or more in paver installations) with plain water and a toothbrush to get the dirt out, they will seize. The Allen key is usually hardened steel. Soft metal vs Hard metal and torque, guess who wins.
WD40 and other spray lubes may attract dirt, don't use them!
Scott
waste said:Despite the fact that in 5 years of coming to the pool boards I've never seen a question regarding 'getting sticky safety cover anchors up', I'll address it anyway. If you go to use the Allen Wrench and the anchor won't come up, pour some water on it and work it up and down, what's happened is that grit and debris has gotten into the threads and the water will help wash it out . Sometimes they are so stuck that you need to put an adjustable wrench on the allen wrench to get extra torque , don't try to force it too much or you'll strip the brass, slow and steady wins the race - apply water as needed until you can get it all the way out, then rinse both the socket and the anchor threads.