I have a problem removing the strainer basket cover because it's too tight. I used leslie's pool & spa lube, that did not help. Is there a tool?
203855
The fit is precise but that's a good thing to avoid leakage. Try pressing down on the handles before twisting to open as that could help break the seal on the rubber gasket. No tool as far as I know. Good luck!
219621
I just used a regular box end open end wrench to put it on , and tighten it up . That's the way I have been doing this since I was a kid . When I changed pedals on my BMX , and Freestyle bikes they always stayed tight . I hope this helps you .
1053963
Lube the threads and work it a little. Mine was the same and it tightened right up. Works fine now.
1630317
Mine was tight too but I eventually got it off. Try wiggling it. My product was defective lower down the carafe so I returned it.
276750
Mine was just REALLY tight. I believe it is a ball valve. I wonder if you put a tiny bit of oil on the ball in the inside and make sure it soaks in the crevices. I have no idea if this will work but since it is currently NOT working, what have you got to loose? Then if it loosens up you can work it a bit and you shouldn't have any more trouble....
1473937
I've tried pliers and even a hammer and it still won't budge. If it is not on tight, then it leaks. But as it is nearly impossible to remove, am tossing out the unit today and have canceled my subscription for the filters.
465135
Take out the metal part and pull. It was tight for me initially but easier now. If it's not coming out pull harder!
328278
I had this problem recently, and I used a piece of plastic to pry the paddle off. Now I coat the spindle it sits on with canola oil before baking.
431933
I agree with the general idea of "wiggle more" haha. If it's a bathroom sink, you can remove the stopper by messing around under the sink (even if the zip-it is already down there). That may help you wiggle at more angles.
532686
I use pool socks and they are very stretchy and fit completely over the top edge of the basket. If you have a fold-down handle, fold it down first. It your have a pin handle, just tuck the sock all down one side over the handle. No problem with this. Then weekly, pull the basket up and take it to a yard hose and wash everything off of it. Your pool filter will not require cleaning as often. DWS Sarasota
1072821
After you remove the thin metal disk with the gasket around it to reveal the basket thing you speak of, pull that basket thing off. You should see a nut attached to the thinga-ma-jiggy that your pressure release valve sits on. If it sounds like marbles in there, it may be that the nut is not properly tightened. Mine was finger tight, just checked it now. See if that's the problem.... hopefully it is...tighten up the nut, then just pop that basket back on.
1111510
I had the same problem. You should be able to unscrew the lid. If not, use plyers. Then take a screwdriver amd just keep "stabbing" that flat part until you puncture it. All you need is a small hole. Hope that helps!
1806256
I had this problem too. Went to Chefs; they tightened the gray ring and showed me how to tighten it more by holding the bowl down and turning it. Also when you unlock it, don't push on it hard.
1360366
I agree with the other answers listed here. But another way (rather than diver lube) is pipe tape. It is cheap and "fills" in the spacing between the threads. Wind the tape - two or three times around - in the direction that you will be screwing the Gardena adapter on. So to recap - replace washer, check plastic for cracks (on both items), and use pipe tape.
1155885
I would just try to tighten the pump hose clamp that could have came lose. Also when you put your hand inside the skimmer where the connection is there and tighten that little white ring. With all the water it can untighten I am sure.
317033
Try placing the tubing in hot water for a few minutes before trying to press it onto the fittings. It will soften the plastic which makes it much easier to stretch over the fittings.
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I am having the same problem. I used the shaker five times and the strainer seemed like it was built in to the top piece. However, the strainer piece came off during my sixth use and it appears, after trying several times, that it is unable to fit back on. My shaker is now useless.