Do Loop-Loc anchors require any “Preventative Maintenance”?

[Sampo]

I wonder if this question has been posted before (sorry!) — but my search of the forums just turned up information on troubleshooting broken/stuck loop loc anchors…

Do functioning Loop-Loc anchors require any “Preventative Maintenance”?

I'm planning on opening tomorrow, for the first time on my own (yay!). Should I do any “PM” on my brass Loop-Loc anchors before screwing them down flush with the concrete deck?

1) For example, is it worth unscrewing each anchor and flushing the housings with a garden hose? Or is that overkill if they're working fine?

2) What about lubricating the screws? I'm guessing that WD-40 might not be ideal since it can attract more dirt. But should I spray them with a dirt-repelling lubricant, such as graphite or silicone?

3) I know that one of my anchors is slightly loose (the brass housing spins in the concrete, although its screw can still be turned). Should I try to reinforce the connection between the loose brass housing and the concrete, or just leave it alone since it's still mostly functional? If I did, what would I use — 2 part 5min epoxy, or maybe marine adhesive? I saw some TFP threads on this, but wasn’t clear on the final answer.

Appreciate any other advice and tips!

"CYA later!"

Sampo

 

[proavia]

No oil based lube or WD40.
Maybe flush them out and spray with a bit of silicone lubricant.

 

[Newdude]

Lifted from the Wiki

Each Spring and fall some members do the following:

• Unscrew the inside anchor from its base
• Rinse off all the dirt from the threads and let dry
• Then use silicone lube on the threads.

Pool Cover Anchors - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Should I try to reinforce the connection between the loose brass housing and the concrete, or just leave it alone since it's still mostly functional?

It should be entirely functional in concrete. All of the force applied to it is lateral and the patio isn't gonna budge. I prefer my loose anchor tubes that pull easy. Several years in many are stubborn after sitting untouched for 6 months each time and I pop them out for better leverage breaking the screw loose. (Or tightening).

 

[Homebrewale]

As already been mentioned, rinse the threads on the base and anchor, then lubricate with silicone.

 

[Sampo]

Aha! I should have known there was a “further reading” article on this!

 

[Newdude]

It took me a bit even knowing it was there. First I wanted safety cover anchors, then up to C for cover anchors, then A for anchors. Some adult words were said. Then I got lucky at P.

 

[Sampo]

Although…

You guys are using words like “maybe” and “some members”… I sense equivocation

If I asked “do I need to SLAM this green pool?” I wouldn’t get any “maybes”!

So is this overkill? Do other/some/many members just skip this step in the spring?

 

[Newdude]

I skip it. 4 or 5 are stubborn each time. I pull them, take them apart and they go back together fine for next time.

My old pool anchors were 8 seasons old when we moved so it worked for at least that long.

 

[Sampo]

Nice. That sounds good to me. I’ll probably clean out any anchors that look/feel particularly problematic — and skip those that look fine. If it ain’t broke, and all that…