Andy..Great idea with the shaving cream!

It is possible that the lid warped...in the arizona sun, everything warps.

I'm off work early today so I'll head home and lather it up.
I can just imagine what the neighbors are thinking. Stethoscope? Shaving cream?

I sealed all the pvc joints but I might as well lather those up too just in case.

What's strange is that the old basket worked fine for over a year...and then all of a sudden it wouldn't prime.
I think there's a very good possibility that the lid is warped. I know it says not to overtighten and Mr.Man has been overtightening. There are times that I can't get the lid off. Yes, I'm a girl but still! I even use a stick to pry it off..you know in between the thingies (technical term) and still can't get it off. Maybe that sort of abuse has warped it...or cracked it where it can't be seen.

shaving cream first and then new lid.

thankyouthankyouthankyou!