Davey Skimmer Lid
Spares support for older Davey products is patchy at best. Reproducing the skimmer lid locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Spares support for older Davey products is patchy at best. Reproducing the skimmer lid locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Skimmer lids crack underfoot. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
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 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.
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 | Davey |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Pool equipment |
| Common failure mode | Skimmer lids crack underfoot |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original skimmer lid on the Davey. |
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 | 4–6 years outdoors |
| 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.
