Repair Clip Retaining Spring Skimmer Cover Pool

AstralPool Skimmer Replacement Clip

Is your round pool skimmer cover falling apart because the inner plastic clip snapped? Instead of buying an expensive, completely new lid assembly, you can fully repair your AstralPool skimmer cover in just a few minutes with this exact 1:1 replacement clip!

The Problem & The Solution

• The Problem: The original central plastic retaining spring degrades over time due to constant exposure to chlorine vapors, moisture, and intense summer heat. Once it breaks, the cover mechanism no longer holds together.
• The Solution: This 3D model is a precise recreation of the original factory clip. It has been printed, tested, and verified to slide perfectly into the internal guide rails, fully restoring the lid's locking and tension mechanism.

Material Recommendation

For best results and long-term durability in a harsh pool environment, this model should be printed in PETG (PETG Basic is highly recommended for its excellent layer adhesion and spring strength).

• Heat Resistance: Temperatures under the skimmer lid easily spike in the summer sun. PETG will easily withstand the heat without warping.
• Spring Tension: This part acts as a spring and is under constant mechanical tension. These materials retain their clamping force over time.
• Chemical Resistance: They are highly resistant to moisture and outgassing chlorine vapors.

How to Install

1. Remove the broken pieces of the old original clip from the lid.
2. Clean the internal guide rails briefly from any pool debris or algae.
3. Squeeze the new 3D-printed clip slightly in the middle and slide it securely into the center track. Done!