Quote Originally Posted by ellry99 View Post
I could not get strainer pot lid off to trouble shoot today - it was too tight.
So, today pool was full - all I could do was try to turn on valves slowing - But it would just shut down prime on pump. Pump will only run off spa.
Will just respond to the issue you're having removing the pump pot lid. Try using a rubber mallet and be sure you're tapping it in the right direction... don't use too much force. I use a wooden stake (having run out of fang-toothed blood-loving nemeses) and start the lid with a few light taps. After it's off, clean the threads on both lid and pot thoroughly and apply some pool lube. Next time it's removed, it'll be much easier.