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Good point! Thanks!

And so the saga ends...peacefully...and with my own efforts. Pool Dude calls back: "I can get you your gasket...should run $49, it'll be in next week, I'll cut you a deal on the second service call" Me: "Isn't there one local?" Pool Dude: "If there is, I can't find it - and I've got ALL the connections" Me: "OK Thanks" - and I get on the phone and internet. Internet price for the gasket is $15. I call a number of pool places here in my local area... "Yes Sir, I have that gasket in stock...it is $12.08" "Awesome - I'll be right there." I go get the gasket, install it, place my filter back in service, call pool dude: "Hey Buddy, I found the gasket locally for 12 bucks and put my filter back into service. No need for you to come back out" Pool Dude: I guess I can cut you a break on the service call then, I WAS the one who told you you needed a new gasket. In the future, you shold consider leaving the service to the professionals. Me: "Uh, OK. Thanks. I'll be SURE to call you if I need anything else" Then he charged me $20 for his expert advice vs the original $60. So - the long story long...I fixed it with a new gasket. Took about 10 minutes and all total 32 bucks Thank you again to all who took the time and effort to respond. Joe

Quick Update... Ended up calling pool guy "Good Morning, I took apart my DE Filter and cannot get the lid back on" "Good Morning Sir, I'll be right out - that will be $60" He comes out, looks at it, tries to seat the lid for literally 10 seconds... "Well Sir, Looks like it doesn't fit anymore. Let's try a new gasket. I'll bring it by in a couple of days" So - waiting. Thank you to all who took the time and effort to respond. I do appreciate it. Joe

I have the manual...it says "ensure the gasket is lubed, place cover over gasket, push into place, apply band around filter" Thanks. Joe

Hi - My pool heater is covered by my home warranty. I absolutely LOVE having a heater on the pool...good luck with your decision. PA

Hi Folks, I came across your very informative forum whilst searching Google for an answer. I have an inground pool with a Nautilus DE filter (the big silver one). It needed a thorough cleaning - and instead of paying pool dude $135 I decided to do it myself. So far so good....but now I can't get the silly lid back over the HUGE rubber gasket. I have used crisco, silicone lube, weights, ratchet straps, a rubber mallet, screwdriver, rubber covered pusher....all to no avail. That gasket is winning the war and I need to find the secret to defeating it. Any help out there??? Many thanks! Joe