Everytime I've removed the clear cover on top of the pump strainer basket its been extremely difficult. I've replaced the o-ring, lubricated the heck out of it, and been careful not to overtighten it (at least I thought)!
I'm wondering if this is normal, and if anyone has any ideas on how to make this easier. I've tried to remove it recently and cannot get it to budge. During a remodel last year, one of the guys who was working on it couldn't get it either, and he had popeye forearms! He finally got it loose after starting the pump but we thought the PVC was going to give first. I pulled so hard this morning that I had to quit because I was twisting the pipes so hard that either they or a muscle in my back was about to give.
Is there a better wrench out there, or has somebody ever made one? The one that came with the house is about twice as wide as the ridges on the cover so its ridiculously ineffective. The body of the pump that holds the basket has tabs on it so I'm also wondering if there's a different cover available.
I'm wondering if this is normal, and if anyone has any ideas on how to make this easier. I've tried to remove it recently and cannot get it to budge. During a remodel last year, one of the guys who was working on it couldn't get it either, and he had popeye forearms! He finally got it loose after starting the pump but we thought the PVC was going to give first. I pulled so hard this morning that I had to quit because I was twisting the pipes so hard that either they or a muscle in my back was about to give.
Is there a better wrench out there, or has somebody ever made one? The one that came with the house is about twice as wide as the ridges on the cover so its ridiculously ineffective. The body of the pump that holds the basket has tabs on it so I'm also wondering if there's a different cover available.