Pentair Filter help!

[markphin]

I would say, start over from scratch.
Take the lid off. Re seat the gasket properly.lace the lid back on. check all the way around to make sure everything is seated and sealed properly. Put ring around and tighten. If everything above was done properly, it should fit.

[Tyrone Shuz]

Well, I caved and called the pool company. Took two of 'em w/me helping. We got it on, but they said it was the hardest one they've ever done. Damn thing's only 8 mos. old or so. A longer bolt would do the trick. All I know is, when I reopen (I don't close myself, I have no interest in blowing the lines, nor storing the tool it takes to do it properly) I will make darn sure that spring bolt doesn't come off. I'll shimmy it all into place. Either that or get a longer bolt between now and then.