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OT- About washing machines
Some advice for those who have washing machines. Look on the back where the water hookups are. See those hoses? One evening, when you have other plans or are otherwise busy, one of those hoses will pop and flood your house. Go to WalMart or a similar "we have everything" store and buy two spare hoses of the proper type, and use some duct tape to tape them to the back of the machine. Don't just toss them in a closet, cuz you *will* lose them. When your hose pops, turn off the water, move the machine out a bit, and use some channel lock pliers to replace the hoses. Replace both of them; if one just broke the other is not far behind. make sure the connections are snug, and turn the water back on, and let the machine finish the load it was doing while you mop the floor.
Just some friendly advice from someone who did not have a restful friday evening. Capt Walt --- 1month(s) 3week(s) 6day(s) 16:12 smoke-free, 805 coffin nails not smoked, $110.69 squirreled away, 2d 19:05 Vulcan riding time saved! |
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You know, even though OT, it's supremely good advice. A couple of years
ago, I had just gotten home from an extended vacation and was relaxing in my living room when I heard this tremendous POP followed by the sound of running water. One of the washing machine hoses had blown wide open and was spouting water. I immediately shut the water off, and then shuddered to think of what could have happened had the hose blown a couple of days earlier. Next morning I went to an appliance store and bought a set of braided steel "aircraft quality" hoses, and since then haven't lost a minute of sleep over it! Sorry to hear of your misfortune CW... just be glad you were home when it happened. SteveS "Capt Walt" wrote in message ... Some advice for those who have washing machines. Look on the back where the water hookups are. See those hoses? One evening, when you have other plans or are otherwise busy, one of those hoses will pop and flood your house. Go to WalMart or a similar "we have everything" store and buy two spare hoses of the proper type, and use some duct tape to tape them to the back of the machine. Don't just toss them in a closet, cuz you *will* lose them. When your hose pops, turn off the water, move the machine out a bit, and use some channel lock pliers to replace the hoses. Replace both of them; if one just broke the other is not far behind. make sure the connections are snug, and turn the water back on, and let the machine finish the load it was doing while you mop the floor. Just some friendly advice from someone who did not have a restful friday evening. Capt Walt --- 1month(s) 3week(s) 6day(s) 16:12 smoke-free, 805 coffin nails not smoked, $110.69 squirreled away, 2d 19:05 Vulcan riding time saved! |
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Another suggestion is to frequently turn the water off and on. The valves can become locked after
time and most of us dont have tools right by the machine. Please remember to unplug the machine quickly as well. You can spend more and buy better hoses as well. Another odd thing that can and did happen is that the valve in your machine can become stuck open and the machine will continue to fill wether on or off. Need to turn the water off. My mother had this happen and the water valve was stuck after being open for 15 years. All of the tools were outside. Installing a quarterturn valve instead of the usual round spigot top is suggested. It is easier for most guys and girls to turn. Just a handle and a small turn. Sorry about your evening Capt "Capt Walt" wrote in message ... Some advice for those who have washing machines. Look on the back where the water hookups are. See those hoses? One evening, when you have other plans or are otherwise busy, one of those hoses will pop and flood your house. Go to WalMart or a similar "we have everything" store and buy two spare hoses of the proper type, and use some duct tape to tape them to the back of the machine. Don't just toss them in a closet, cuz you *will* lose them. When your hose pops, turn off the water, move the machine out a bit, and use some channel lock pliers to replace the hoses. Replace both of them; if one just broke the other is not far behind. make sure the connections are snug, and turn the water back on, and let the machine finish the load it was doing while you mop the floor. Just some friendly advice from someone who did not have a restful friday evening. Capt Walt --- 1month(s) 3week(s) 6day(s) 16:12 smoke-free, 805 coffin nails not smoked, $110.69 squirreled away, 2d 19:05 Vulcan riding time saved! |
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"Capt Walt" wrote in message ... Some advice for those who have washing machines. Look on the back where the water hookups are. See those hoses? One evening, when you have other plans or are otherwise busy, one of those hoses will pop and flood your house. Go to WalMart Ditto for dishwasher connections. I've installed 25 cent hose clamps on all such hose connections in or house. Peace of mine for a dollar or two. -- Bob Kanyak's Doghouse http://kanyak.com |
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:14:04 -0600, "Capt Walt"
wrote: Just some friendly advice from someone who did not have a restful friday evening. Capt Walt Wow. Very timely advice. Since I just had a problem with glass containers freezing and bursting in my pantry, your message made me go check out my washing machine, as the laundry room is right next to the frozen pantry. Those two hoses are currently frozen solid, and there is ice at the connection points. They haven't burst, but I imagine that the freezing and expanding has weakened them. We're going to replace them before doing any more laundry. Thanks. Em |
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"Capt Walt" wrote in message ... Just some friendly advice from someone who did not have a restful friday evening. Every holday here the plumber has to be called here! I STUPIDLY poured the grease from the Xmas Prime Rib in the sink and the trap stopped up and I had a $400.00 plumbing bill the day after xmas! DURRRRRRRRRRRR -- preesi ~~~My Mom and her Sister skip cheerily, arm and arm thru the crowded Mall loudly singing "Sisters, Sisters" from the movie 'White Christmas' and you wonder why Im a weirdo?~~~ http://mywebpages.comcast.net/preesi/Portal.htm (All 5 Of My Sites Under One Easy To Use Link) http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Splenda1/petition.html (Sign the Low Carb Splenda Petition-Get Liquid Splenda on the Market!) http://www.petitiononline.com/KeepTWBS/petition.html (A PETITION TO STOP THE CANCELLATION OF THE WAYNE BRADY SHOW) |
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"Preesi" wrote in message
... I STUPIDLY poured the grease from the Xmas Prime Rib in the sink and the trap stopped up and I had a $400.00 plumbing bill the day after xmas! Boiling water and lye might have been cheaper... -- Bob Kanyak's Doghouse http://kanyak.com |
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Opinicus wrote:
"Preesi" wrote in message ... I STUPIDLY poured the grease from the Xmas Prime Rib in the sink and the trap stopped up and I had a $400.00 plumbing bill the day after xmas! Boiling water and lye might have been cheaper... Im not that intelligent Opinicus! |
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