Onga Skimmer Lid
If the skimmer lid on your Onga has cracked or crumbled, it's a part we can usually sort without chasing discontinued spares. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
If the skimmer lid on your Onga has cracked or crumbled, it's a part we can usually sort without chasing discontinued spares. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Skimmer lids crack underfoot. The factory part is made from styrene-based plastic that loses its plasticisers over the years. It gets glassy, then one warm day it lets go under a load it used to handle easily.
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 | Onga |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Pool equipment |
| Common failure mode | Skimmer lids crack underfoot |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original skimmer lid on the Onga. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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.
