Zodiac Hose Swivel Collar
Zodiac made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the hose swivel collar is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Zodiac made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the hose swivel collar is a regular on our bench. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Swivel collars wear and hoses kink. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
These take a proper modelling pass: we measure the mounting points and clip geometry from your part, reinforce the known failure point, and verify fit with a test print before the final run.
We print these in Nylon. Nylon is slippery and fatigue-resistant, which makes it the right choice for parts that pivot, slide or flex thousands of times.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Zodiac |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Pool equipment |
| Common failure mode | Swivel collars wear and hoses kink |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original hose swivel collar on the Zodiac. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | Nylon |
| Alternative materials | ASA |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $12 – $26 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years of regular use |
| 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.
