This is a little off topic, but here goes. A tree fell in a windstorm and bent part of the reel that holds the solar cover for our pool. What is actually bent is the handle that rolls/unrolls it. I cant seem to locate a replacement part. It is just a 3/4" solid aluminum rod with 2 90 degree bends to make a handle. I just started looking for aluminum rod and it appears that there are several types; 2011, 2024, 6061, and 7065. Any suggestions as to what to get? How hard will it be to bend (I could not bend the original piece straight as it slides through a bearing, I had to cut it off. Could an auto shop that bends exhaust pipe bend something like this?
Thanks
Rob