Even appliances say "FTP"!

[JC316]

Damn man, that sucks. I have had days/weeks like that before. I learned a long time ago, if tired or hungry, don't mess with it since I always fuck it up and cause even more work on myself.

[03trubluGT]

Might have been the lint you blew all over the roof. We had a fairly new dryer pop a fuse not to long ago. When I replaced the fuse I cleaned out my lint hose and outside vent and it cut the drying times in half.

It wasn't a copious amount of lint, just what I'd call "normal"...

Damn man, that sucks. I have had days/weeks like that before. I learned a long time ago, if tired or hungry, don't mess with it since I always fuck it up and cause even more work on myself.

That's a damn good policy to live by.

[Snatch Napkin]

That sucks hardcore, man. However, you could have easily cleaned up those plastic threads, applied a little teflon tape, and screwed the hose back on with no problems.

I've done the exact same thing when I was younger and in a hurry. I was a broke ass back in the day and couldn't afford to fix my used appliance properly, so I had to find a way to fix it.

Hopefully you saved your old part for when this one winds up with pitted contacts on one of the relays and you need clothes done ASAP.

[03trubluGT]

That sucks hardcore, man. However, you could have easily cleaned up those plastic threads, applied a little teflon tape, and screwed the hose back on with no problems.

I've done the exact same thing when I was younger and in a hurry. I was a broke ass back in the day and couldn't afford to fix my used appliance properly, so I had to find a way to fix it.

Hopefully you saved your old part for when this one winds up with pitted contacts on one of the relays and you need clothes done ASAP.

I saved the "old" part in the box the "new" one came in. I was told I could have used a hacksaw to remove the first 3 threads and it would be good.

How do you clean up plastic threads once destroyed by a metal hose end?

[Skidonenko]

one of those little triangle files works great or with a pick/small flat pocket screwdriver in a pinch (don't stab your fingers)

[mikec]

I hope this isn't a debilitating injury. Back injuries suck.

Heh, it has already completely changed life. But, it's life and that's the way it goes. Now to figure out how to deal with it.


Sucks on that part, but it's easy to do. Hell, I bet a lot of us have done it. Bet you don't do that again!

[Snatch Napkin]

I saved the "old" part in the box the "new" one came in. I was told I could have used a hacksaw to remove the first 3 threads and it would be good.

How do you clean up plastic threads once destroyed by a metal hose end?

Don't cut the nipple down any. If you do then it won't seal up against that rubber gasket inside the coupling.

one of those little triangle files works great or with a pick/small flat pocket screwdriver in a pinch (don't stab your fingers)

This is one of the ways I have done this.

If your threads are unfuckwithable then use some emory cloth or flat file to take the goobered threads off. Then use the triangle file or screwdriver to ensure the beginning of your first good thread will thread into your coupling. Add a couple rounds of teflon tape for good measure and don't overtighten.

[FreightTrain]

Shit comes in 3's. You're going to be pissed when the dishwasher breaks next week. Good thing is you have a back up for that. AKA wife

[03trubluGT]

Don't cut the nipple down any. If you do then it won't seal up against that rubber gasket inside the coupling.



This is one of the ways I have done this.

If your threads are unfuckwithable then use some emory cloth or flat file to take the goobered threads off. Then use the triangle file or screwdriver to ensure the beginning of your first good thread will thread into your coupling. Add a couple rounds of teflon tape for good measure and don't overtighten.

I'll have to remember this.

Shit comes in 3's. You're going to be pissed when the dishwasher breaks next week. Good thing is you have a back up for that. AKA wife

I also have a 16 year old, and a 13 year old. Child labor is cheap.

[03trubluGT]

Great.

My Sears Craftsman garage door opener took a dump on me today.

The sprocket that drives the chain sheared off from the shaft..

Now I get to learn how to replace this little gem:



It seems like 8.25 years is the magic number for replacing stuff.......

[racrguy]

Just go into a 'roid rage and take out the garage door with your favorite brand of vehicle. Problem solved.