Solved: Instapark Betta anti-stranding legs too short

[Exlonghorn]

Talking a shot to see if anyone here had the ability, for a charge, to 3D print longer anti-stranding legs for the Instapark Betta. It doesn’t look like there are any available off-the-shelf options. The problem to solve is that my sun shelf is deep enough that the extension legs won’t stop the Betta from beaching itself. Lowering the water level isn’t an option as I’d have to drop it over three inches.

 

[Newdude]

@Katodude crafted his own that ziptied to the existing legs.

Battle of the Solar Skimmers: Ariel vs Betta 2 Bake off!!!

well decided to get the betta 2 to try out. put it in the pool and the right propeller fell off and sank to bottom. evidently the fastening screw was either missing or loose enough to fall out with initial use. bummer. i was anxious to see its performance during our next wind event this...

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[Exlonghorn]

@Katodude crafted his own that ziptied to the existing legs.

Battle of the Solar Skimmers: Ariel vs Betta 2 Bake off!!!

well decided to get the betta 2 to try out. put it in the pool and the right propeller fell off and sank to bottom. evidently the fastening screw was either missing or loose enough to fall out with initial use. bummer. i was anxious to see its performance during our next wind event this...

www.troublefreepool.com

Yep I ended up crafting my own legs. Used these:

Everbilt 48 in. 2-Sided Driveway Marker Red 31454 - The Home Depot

The 48 in. Driveway Marker is ideal for safe navigation or identification of driveways, boundaries, parking lots, trails or special event locations. Its red reflector is highly visible on both sides. The durable pencil point shaft makes insertion into the ground easy.

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Cut off two 9” pieces and filed flats on them until I got a good friction fit in the existing leg holes. Problem solved for $8. And the legs are rustproof Fiberglas and round to limit drag. Also easily replaced with no mods to the unit itself.

 

[lbrody]

Came across this in case you're still in need.

Printables

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