The lock bar which holds the lid in place for my Leaf Vac (A&A, in-deck) no longer stays in place. A&A has advised that the LV should be closed-off or replaced. I now know having the LV installed in the deck was a big mistake.
My question:
should I close-off the LV and let the debris* go to the pump basket, or
close-off the in-deck LV and add a new one (not in the deck).
* - I only have a Crepe Myrtle near the pool. Occasionally there may be some leaves from neighboring trees fall in the pool, but not a big issue.
I just installed an Intelliflo VS pump and not sure I want to have debris collect in the pump basket.

My question:
should I close-off the LV and let the debris* go to the pump basket, or
close-off the in-deck LV and add a new one (not in the deck).
* - I only have a Crepe Myrtle near the pool. Occasionally there may be some leaves from neighboring trees fall in the pool, but not a big issue.
I just installed an Intelliflo VS pump and not sure I want to have debris collect in the pump basket.
