Do you try to clean/restore your old poles or just get new ones?

[dannieboiz]

I have an aluminum telescopic pools that's beginning to get old, the locking mechanicism is getting sticky and occassionally need a squirt of wd40 to twist.

trying to stay green and not throw everything away at first sign of aging. Was wondering if this is one of those item that needs to be replaced occassionally.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

You can buy replacement handles and those locking bits at Leslie's and probably other pool places.

I too like to refurbish when possible and avoid the idea of obsolescence by design.

Maddie

 

[dannieboiz]

Thanks, I just look up those parts and it seems to cost $10 for the locking mechanism and and $5 for the handle I can probably skip the handle.

On the same note, a new pole will cost $25. I kind of expected this, replacement parts cost half of a new parts. Exact reason why our landmines..... I meant landfil is full of perfectly usable parts.

 

[Oly]

Drill a hole and secure the two pole pieces with a bolt, $0.15.