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Old 07-19-2022, 12:36 AM
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I recalled and meant to add that yesterday removing the basket filter top was significantly more difficult than normal. It (filter) was completely empty of water and felt as if under strong vacuum pressure when I finally removed the top there was a noticeable hiss as the

My thoughts would be that the pump is trying to suck but there is a restriction between the through-hull and the basket filter causing the vacuum in the basket when you removed the basket lid. 1. Basket lid hard to remove. 2. Felt like a vacuum. 3. Hissing noise removing the lid.
Start at the through-hull and work upstream checking for restrictions or air leaks. Good Luck.
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