Can't figure out on how to remove casings from old anchors

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Yes, I did A/B measurement obviously as not drilling new holes was my #1 reason to order a new custom cover. I'll probably stick w/ old ones for now, buy new tops in some time. Cleaning videos are interesting, will do that next year Thanks!

 

[JamesW]

If you can get the anchors hot enough, they will become liquid and then you can vacuum the liquid out with a shop vac.

The melting point of brass is between 1652°F and 1724°F (900°C and 940°C), but it can vary depending on the type of brass and the proportions of copper and zinc in the alloy.

 

[sande005]

Or...just leave them empty and drill new holes for the new anchors. Fill the old ones level with concrete patch. That's what the pool company did when I replaced my mesh cover years ago - the new cover had a different spacing for the anchors so my old wouldn't have worked anyway. After a year of weathering, the old are barely noticeable - if one looks close one might see a faint brass ring around some patches, but for most, nothing at all.