Why is my skimmer lid blowing off?
In today’s Poolside Chat episode, the guys discuss why a skimmer lid would blow off when the pool pump shuts down.
skimmer lid SKIMMERS water pressure
skimmer lid SKIMMERS water pressure
Will same condition cause strainer basket lid to blow off?
I doubt it. Pump strainer lids are designed to withstand high water pressure; they are screwed into place or secured to the pump housing using a locknut or clamp. A lot of skimmer designs don’t use a lockscrew or threads to hold the lid in place. The lids are designed to keep things from falling in and for easy access more so than backflow pressure.