Zodiac Skimmer Lid
A broken skimmer lid shouldn't sideline otherwise good Zodiac equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
A broken skimmer lid shouldn't sideline otherwise good Zodiac equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Skimmer lids crack underfoot. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — twenty years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
We model these in CAD from your sample, print a test-fit first, then run the final part once the fit is confirmed. Expect a few days end to end.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Zodiac |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Pool equipment |
| Common failure mode | Skimmer lids crack underfoot |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original skimmer lid on the Zodiac. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 2–3 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $18 – $40 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in full sun, longer under cover |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
