Can't remove pool pump lid
- Thread starter pooln00b
- Start date
Back in the day, we used that to dig potatoes.
"Potato workers of the world unite! Stop this massive abuse of our professional tools!"
(Very clever adaptation.
)
"Potato workers of the world unite! Stop this massive abuse of our professional tools!"
(Very clever adaptation.
)
That's exactly what I got mine for, tater diggin! 
Speaking of... It's tater digging time around here.
Speaking of... It's tater digging time around here.
elwood58
LifeTime Supporter
WARNING: It is not recommended to use any of these tools to tighten the lid when putting it back on. Hand tighten only.
Just the thread I needed! My pump lid is stuck, the tool to take it off broke. All these ideas are great.
Holy smokes! I've twisted on my lid til my hands and fingers hurt! Any suggestions on how to get this type of lid to budge? I'm trying to turn my swamp into paradise, but I've come to a screaming halt (literally screaming and maybe a little bit of kicking...I hope no one was watching or listening!). My hubby is not a fan of the pool, so I need to figure this out!
- May 3, 2007
- 16,954
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
n240sxguy
Well-known member
That's a horrible lid design. Didn't even leave a spot you could tap with a rubber mallet to loosen it. Try to take it off when it is running and have someone switch it off while you are taking it off. Hopefully between the suction when it is running and the sudden pressure bump when it is shut off you'll find a sweet spot where it will let go.
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- May 3, 2007
- 16,954
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The pump suction will hold the lid on even if it is turned to the fully open position. Once the pump is off, you will be able to remove the lid.
A strap wrench like this might work
Alltrade Grips Opens Turns 6-3/8 in. Capacity Strap Wrench-070007 - The Home Depot
but be sure it comes with enough strap to go around that lid.
Or maybe you could rent one of these if the lid is less than 9"
URREA 60 in. Long Heavy Duty Iron Pipe Wrench-860HD - The Home Depot
Alltrade Grips Opens Turns 6-3/8 in. Capacity Strap Wrench-070007 - The Home Depot
but be sure it comes with enough strap to go around that lid.
Or maybe you could rent one of these if the lid is less than 9"
URREA 60 in. Long Heavy Duty Iron Pipe Wrench-860HD - The Home Depot
Thank you to Chansico for suggesting the pitch fork. I have been trying for days to get the lid off of my de pump. I tried hammer and knife. Hot water. Wrench. I emptied it hoping suction would give way. I tried anything I could think of. I am so happy I scrolled down and saw the post. The pitch fork tine fit perfectly and the lid came right off. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I don’t know if you are still on here but thank you! Pitch fork took it right off.
SacDave
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Mine got stuck...... I just had my wife loosen it, I felt pretty humiliated but by end of the day I was over it