How do I get the pump lid to seal?

May 7, 2014
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Central Ohio
Thanks in advance once again TFP community.
I feel silly that I can't make it stick . . but each time I open the lid to clean out the pump basket I cannot get the lid to seal.
Additionally I do not know the exact brand of the pump. The lid is plastic (it was replaced last year), and it has a nice, intact rubber ring around the lid. The pump seems to operate ok, but there is a constant drip around the lid. I bet we loose a couple gallons a day with this drip. Not a big deal in spring while its raining like crazy - but will be a real bummer in July if I have to keep adding water.

What am I missing here?
 
Are you using any lube on the seal?

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