Replacement for Pentair LXLATCH

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My Pentair pool control box latches broke after a decade in the sun. The part of the latch that broke would require a$50 part to repair. Not if you have a 3D printer it won't. I measured the part and created a new one that should fit the bill. Print in ABS, PETG, PC, or other high-temperature rated filament. If your box is outdoors and exposed to the sun, consider using UV resistant plastics. Not recommended for PLA, PLA+, HIPS, or SLA resin printing. (The photos here are of a beta version of the part, before I finished curving the bottom side. I thought it would be stronger/harder with a corner, but it doesn't make that much of a difference either way. ) You may need to adjust the scale slightly ( 1% ) up or down to match your latch. Print a few layers and test before printing the whole latch. Print instructionsCategory: Outdoor & Garden Summary My Pentair pool control box latches broke after a decade in the sun. The part of the latch that broke would require a$50 part to repair. Not if you have a 3D printer it won't. I measured the part and created a new one that should fit the bill. Print in ABS, PETG, PC, or other high-temperature rated filament. If your box is outdoors and exposed to the sun, consider using UV resistant plastics. Not recommended for PLA, PLA+, HIPS, or SLA resin printing. (The photos here are of a beta version of the part, before I finished curving the bottom side. I thought it would be stronger/harder with a corner, but it doesn't make that much of a difference either way. ) You may need to adjust the scale slightly ( 1% ) up or down to match your latch. Print a few layers and test before printing the whole latch. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 6</div>Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes</div>Resolution: 200 micron Infill: 100%</div> Notes: Print at 100% infill, 4 permeters ( 1.6mm ), 200 or 300 micron ( 0.2-0.3mm ) with supports. I used 15% supports in both Cura and S3D with very good results. PETG / 0.4mm nozzle / e3d AERO Custom Section Designed in TinkerCad https://www.tinkercad.com/things/lt0OL3t12uJ