Hard to Open Hayward Northstar Strainer Cover

[mas985]

If lubing it doesn't work, I sometime losen mine while the pump is running. The suction helps a bit to get it started.

[Davenj]

My Northstar was hard to open the first season, always had lube on the o-ring. This year its a little to easy, going to replace the gasket. With the lube check for grit or junk stuck to the o-ring and mating surface.

[joelq]

If lubing it doesn't work, I sometime losen mine while the pump is running. The suction helps a bit to get it started.

Hi Mark - I tried your technique this past weekend and IT WORKED! It was so much easier to turn that cover with the pump running. Thanks for the suggestion!