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ghstrider
02/11/2016, 03:43 AM
Guys I just had to replace a motor block to my SWC skimmer because it rusted out where it screws to the skimmer mount. The motor block has 3 holes to put a screw through and attach it to the skimmer base BUT in the holes are small metal nuts and you use a stainless screw. My old pump rusted out bad in those spots and I just got a new pump but Im sure by adding the screws it will rust again. What should I do??

The Askoll pump is replaced by a laguna powerjet 1350 now since the askoll is discontinued but they are exactly the same. both models have the screw nut in the holes and require to be bolted to the skimmer body.

bertoni
02/11/2016, 02:41 PM
A high-grade stainless steel should be okay. You could try looking for marine fasteners of the appropriate size. Some of them should be stainless steel.