Unknown to many people, pool pump lids actually serve a number of important functions for your pool pump. 

• Since pool pump lids are transparent, they allow you to check if your pump baskets need cleaning without having to open up the lid
• Pool pump lids also allow you to check if water is properly being drawn into the pump
• Pool pump lids (along with their included O-ring) seals the pump basket compartment to ensure that there’s a vacuum for the pump to pull in pool water properly
• Pool pump lids allow access to the pump basket compartment for cleaning and for access when you need to push out pool line blockages with a drain king attachment

Problems caused by a damaged Pool Pump Lid 

A damaged pool pump lid can cause your pool pump to surge or pulse by preventing a proper vacuum from forming and allowing air and water to leak out of the pump basket compartment.  So at the first sign of cracking, or damage, replace your pool pump lid immediately to prevent further damage to your pool pump. 

Pool Pump Lid Maintenance

• Maintaining your pool pump lid is pretty straightforward, be gentle with the lid. Even though it’s made from very tough weather-treated materials, too much physical pressure when opening and closing it can cause tiny cracks which may lead to larger cracks and damage it altogether. 
• Lubricate the pump lid O-rings every few months with a silicone based lubricant like the Aussie Gold Lube it. 
• Make sure that there’s no dirt and debris caught on the O-rings whenever you close up your pool pump lids

Pump Housing Damage

There will be cases where the pump body housing near your pump lid will be cracked, this can be caused by a number of things and there's no easy fix for this. Even if you get a new lid, the possibility of leaking is still there. We invite you to check out our Pool Pump Spare Parts Collection to see if a replacement pump housing is available.