Posting since this Pentair pump lid problem is getting trickier with each attempt: 1. Cracked old lid by the handle by overtightening. 2 Lost priming. 3. Tried to open lid and broke one end of the lid/leaving a gaping hole. 4. Using wrenches - plain or strap - I just broke the lid dome down to thread base, I guess the age of the lid shows. 5 With only threaded rim left I had cut a fine gap trying not to cut oring or filter body. 6. Still cannot unscrew the leftover part of lid, so what is left? Should I chip it and get it in 2-3 pieces? I am worried I may cut filter body. 7. Think if I cool it I could break it easier? Ideas are welcome anytime. Flo
BROKEN FILTER LID IS STUCK
- Thread starter Flo B
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DrewLG
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,857
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Maybe create a small groove in the side of the lid ring, then take a small screwdriver and try to gently tap the remaining lid/ring counterclockwise? Have you tried applying some heat to help loosen the residual pool lube or whatever has it stuck so tight?
Pump Strainer Pot Lid Handle Cracked Off!!!
I recently purchased a house with a modest sized pool in the back (~18,000 gallons). I decided to take on the duty of maintaining the pool and it has been a learning experience. As a lot of the parts around the pool are about 16 years old, things are a little brittle. Today I wanted to remove...
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Too late for 3/8 rod. Tried tapping...no go...scared of more cuts...maybe heat/cooling?
Make another cut and then use a flat piece of metal like square stock and put the metal in the cuts and unscrew.
It's basically the same idea just with cuts and some sort of flat metal.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,857
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
If leverage alone doesn't work, I would definitely apply some heat. A regular blow dryer should be enough without damaging the pot. Helped me out of a jam with a rusted bolt on my car repair.
Or, get a flat piece of plastic and glue it onto the flat part and then use that to unscrew the lid.
While trying to stay out of the body threads on that pump hair-and-lint pot, cut the lid into several sections. Since there is no pressure in that part of the pump when it is running, a few nicks in the threads won't prevent the new lid from tightening against the O ring to seal it. Use a screwdriver for its most common use, as a chisel/pry bar and remove the sections. After a few are out the rest will be easy.
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