I'm having issues with cleaning out my filter basket (the one at the filter, not the skimmer)...When I open the top to get the basket out to clean it, it drains all the water out of there and then it takes it a while to fill back up when I turn the filter back on. I'm afraid of damaging my filter/motor since it's obviously getting air, but I don't know how to clean that basket out without this happening. I have tried turning off the main drain and skimmer valves while doing this too but it doesn't help at all. Am I doing something wrong?
Also, should you turn off the filter when cleaning out the skimmer basket? It seems when I turn it off and go to get the basket out, all the nasty bugs and stuff float out of it...
Thanks!
Also, should you turn off the filter when cleaning out the skimmer basket? It seems when I turn it off and go to get the basket out, all the nasty bugs and stuff float out of it...
Thanks!