Traceyb you made me laugh, I went through the same thing. My pool was brand new, I would put the basket in, twist it just a little under the catches and minutes later it would not budge. I didn't use pucks so I don't think that is your problem.............I ended up using a small fine file on the outside edge of the basket, actually filed quite a bit but now I don't have to say bad words when I try to get the basket out.

meade