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Thank you for the help. Poolspaguy30's advice on the big stick (one to turn the handle, and one to brace the pump) worked beautifully. The basket there was definately the problem. Yes, the system does take on air, so I have to bleed it regularly. How would you guys suggest replumbing the suction lines? Any do-it-yourself guides out there? Not that I would do it myself... but I'd be willing to bet my dad could.

A piece of wood seems like a good idea... I brace the housing with it so it doesn't break while I'm forcing the issue, or I use it in the lid? Maybe I'll get two pieces of wood, because with enough force to get the lid off, I'm sure I'm going to bust the seal where that silicone is. Oy vey. I wonder if the pool warranty will cover something like this.. Pathfinder, until I took the damn thing apart (okay, the pressure was crazy, and it needed it) the pool was sparkling and seemed like the flow was great. That all stopped today when I drained the water out of it, and now can't turn the pump back on until I get the lid off that thing, because I need to fill it with water before turning the pump back on.

This is my Hayward Progrid DE filter. Just moved into this house and is the first time I've cleaned the filter (was running at nearly 40psi upon move in. I just cleaned the grids yesterday, and added more DE. PSI started at 10psi. I let run for about an hour, came out and there was no pressure. Checked the skimmer basket.. completely filled with leaves, empty basket, still no pressure. I want to empty this basket: But I can't get it open. Yes, I drained the water so it's not under pressure. My last pool used to get clogged up here, and gawd only knows when the last time this was emptied. It tells you which way is open and closed, so I assume it should open. When you really try to turn it, the inlet pipe flexes and it appears I am risking causing a leak where it attachs to the pvc. I would say from all the sealant that this has been a problem before. But if the skimmer basket is clean, and the filter is clean, doesn't it suggest I should check this basket too? Any suggestions for loosening it up so I can get it off? Thanks