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I thought about a wood tool build, but the strap wrench may be more versatile in the long run. Thanks!

JamesW, Thanks, but that appears to be the 6" version ,rather than the 8.5" version as here which is $242. https://www.inyopools.com/Products/07501352029063.htm

And, Is there a recommended make/model of strap wrench? (The one I have for automotive oil filter removal is definitely too small.)

Also, I have used an open-ended wrench before to unscrew the nut on this clamp. That is a long & painful way of doing it. Do any of you with experience of this clamp know of any drill attachment that would fit to make the job quicker?

Have you sorted out your leak? I have the same TA100D filter & leak from the same spot. But I see Pentair's special wrench for the part #3 (Pentair 151608 Adapter Wrench) runs about $250 on InyoPools Pentair PacFab Adapter Flange Wrench, TA/TR100 Sand Filters - 151608 - INYOPools.com So I have...

But it's been sweeping along off & on for 3 days (Aquanaut & suction hose getting whacked with a skimmer pole every 2 hours when running), so I would think that any air in the hose would have long ago been knocked loose from the inside of the hoses & Aquanaut (I did invert it while whacking it...

Yes, definitely enough hose sections. (Had 8 from the center of longest wall with old Zodiac MX8 which reached everywhere, so added a 9th section on Aquanaut.) Only running at 5.5 RPM. (Manual says 12-14 RPM, but that it will clean at 8 but won't climb walls.) I wasn't intending it to be a...

Hayward Aquanaut 400 went on its maiden voyage this weekend. Similar models are the Hayward Phoenix X4, and the Hayward/Poolvergneugen 'The PoolCleaner' 4-wheel). The pool bottom was fairly silty but without leaves etc., after an initial manual vac to waste 10 days ago.) Aquanaut 400...