Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Pentair Compool LX Compatible Hinge Pivot is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by martinbogo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Pentair Compool LX Compatible Hinge Pivot

Source: Thingiverse by martinbogo

The Pentair Compool LX Compatible Hinge Pivot is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by martinbogo. This is a replacement for the Pentair/Compool LX and 3800 series pool control box hinges. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-09 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Decor & Art

Tags: compool, hinge, pentair, pivot, swimming pool

About this model

This is a replacement for the Pentair/Compool LX and 3800 series pool control box hinges. These have gotten hard to find, and there are pool replacement part companies charging as much as $40 EACH for one of these hinges. This was clean-room designed from scratch, and matches all the required parameters to be a direct-swap replacement for a broken internal hinge for the outside control box. This part is also known as an LX, LX100, Power Center Bottom Hinge Pin for LX System Pivot Socket. Make sure you print this in the strongest direction possible for your printer. I have found that printing this with the button facing DOWN and using supports results in the strongest possible print for the hinge. For the best longevity of the part, you should print this from ABS -- but if you can't or don'…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Pentair Compool LX Compatible Hinge Pivot is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by martinbogo.
Who made this model?: Designed by martinbogo, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.