I was cleaning the impeller for the first time and noticed this. I can’t tighten it nor does the hole have threads either…
Dolphin Nautilus CC screw has no threads.. normal?
- Thread starter allan1622
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I was cleaning the impeller for the first time and noticed this. I can’t tighten it nor does the hole have threads either…Bad quality control. If its new you can maybe ask for a replacement.
The first two screws to access the impeller area. I’ve only had it for two months and decided to check it out because I’ve been getting frequent “wheelies”.
Yeah it’s about two months old. The only thing holding it down is the closed lid.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,716
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Those are self-tapping machine screws. Obviously the one screw was not threaded and so when assembly was done it never cut the threads into the plastic. Just go to the hardware store and get an exact match to the threaded screw you have and screw it into the plastic hole where there are no threads. The new screw will cut the threads into the plastic. Use a hand screwdriver only and don’t try to fully torque it … just an even gentle turning.
That’s a good idea. It’s basically brand new so I’ll give it a closer inspection to see if there are any other defects.
Just found this in the filter basket after a clean.. Nothing seems to be missing in the pool however I can’t seem to find anything missing in the robot either unless this was deep in there.
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Check your pool brush. It may have come from the ones that hold the brush to the aluminum support.
I have no idea what you’re talking about lolAre you using the blue rubber finger brush from Walmart ???????
Ask me how I know.
Ok shucks.
My Walmart brush dropped the exact screws you found, with what appeared to be lock tite and not plastic or rubber on them.Anywho. Everyone stay away from this one. It didn't brush well, it dropped screws and barely lasted the season.
