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    Leaking pump basket lid with new o ring/lube

    yes I did lube it. I think I need a new lid.
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    Leaking pump basket lid with new o ring/lube

    I have a pump basket lid that leaks with pump is off. The lid does not seal to the basket anymore. I replaced the o ring several (3) months ago, could it be time to replace it again? It causes air in pump basket and leaks when pump is off. Is it possible there is a problem with the basket...
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    Stripped screws in 3-way diverter valve, can it be repaired?

    I tried the epoxy method of fixing the screw holes but made a mess of that project. The diverter valve held water with no leaking. I went ahead and changed out the diverter valve to be certain it would last all summer and to make sure I can close off the drain this winter. Thank you and if...
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    Stripped screws in 3-way diverter valve, can it be repaired?

    Thank you both so much. I will try the second method - fingers crossed! thanks for the help.
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    Stripped screws in 3-way diverter valve, can it be repaired?

    I have an above ground pool that has a main drain and skimmer with sand filter set up. I was replacing the handle on my Waterway TruSea 3-way diverter valve. I took the cover off (not sure why) and when reinstalling the cover I may have stripped some of the screw holes. I think I did because...
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    Hello from Dallas, Texas

    I bought an above ground pool (18' x 52" round) in May 2020. For various reasons I did not get to use it and winterized the pool in October 2020. I recently opened it up for Spring 2021. The pool has dual main drains and a skimmer, steel walls, unibead vinyl liner, Pentair pump and sand...