robby b Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, SuperTed said: Meanwhile, in Swansea . . . It wasn't me ! I haven't bought the adjustable spanner yet. On my way to the shop now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post robby b Posted August 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 Day 3. ... ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ ... ... Hoorah ! No more launderette visits! The old 90° anti-clockwise Cruyff turn worked a treat and I have clothes washing as I type this. I'd like to thank my project managers: Blandy, Genie and Bickster. And every one else too! Well... actually there is quite a serious leak from the blue nozzle, a drop every three seconds, so I guess that's why the pipe was turned off probably. :s At the end of the wash I'll see if I can make it a bit tighter. But if necessary I can get a plumber to come and fix the leak ASAP. I don't mind paying for that. And the washing machine was a bit strange still, it didn't give me a chance to choose a cycle, it just chose one itself (synthetic, 40°) and started quickly. But at least it's working! 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Genie Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, robby b said: Day 3. ... ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ ... ... Hoorah ! No more launderette visits! The old 90° anti-clockwise Cruyff turn worked a treat and I have clothes washing as I type this. I'd like to thank my project managers: Blandy, Genie and Bickster. And every one else too! Well... actually there is quite a serious leak from the blue nozzle, a drop every three seconds, so I guess that's why the pipe was turned off probably. :s At the end of the wash I'll see if I can make it a bit tighter. But if necessary I can get a plumber to come and fix the leak ASAP. I don't mind paying for that. And the washing machine was a bit strange still, it didn't give me a chance to choose a cycle, it just chose one itself (synthetic, 40°) and started quickly. But at least it's working! You can probably just take the hose off and then refit it tighter being carefully not to cross the threads, or buy a roll of PTFE tape (about a pound), put it around the threads on the washing machine and then screw the connector on. It’ll stop water creeping through the joint. Edited August 21, 2021 by Genie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bickster Posted August 21, 2021 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Genie said: PTFE Posting tape for effect 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, bickster said: Posting tape for effect Apply the ban hammer. Or the ban screwdriver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robby b Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, mjmooney said: "WD-40, vice grips and duct tape" I'm trying to remember if they were the things McGyver always had with him. Edited August 21, 2021 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, robby b said: Day 3. ... ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ BREAKING NEWS ☆☆☆ ... ... Hoorah ! No more launderette visits! The old 90° anti-clockwise Cruyff turn worked a treat and I have clothes washing as I type this. I'd like to thank my project managers: Blandy, Genie and Bickster. And every one else too! Well... actually there is quite a serious leak from the blue nozzle, a drop every three seconds, so I guess that's why the pipe was turned off probably. :s At the end of the wash I'll see if I can make it a bit tighter. But if necessary I can get a plumber to come and fix the leak ASAP. I don't mind paying for that. And the washing machine was a bit strange still, it didn't give me a chance to choose a cycle, it just chose one itself (synthetic, 40°) and started quickly. But at least it's working! If you can't get the leak to stop by readjusting the hose connector, try the plumbers tape Genie mentioned, try a brand new hose or just turn the handle off again until you next need it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted August 21, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2021 59 minutes ago, robby b said: there is quite a serious leak from the blue nozzle Bummer. Easily sorted mind. It’ll be the washer inside the hose perished most likely. You should be able to get one from a hardware store, or the internet. Just yahoogle “washing machine hose washer”. or get a new hose as posted previously. Turn the water off before changing. (And until it’s fixed turn off the water when not in use). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, blandy said: Bummer. Easily sorted mind. It’ll be the washer inside the hose perished most likely. You should be able to get one from a hardware store, or the internet. Just yahoogle “washing machine hose washer”. or get a new hose as posted previously. Turn the water off before changing. (And until it’s fixed turn off the water when not in use). Thanks. When you say turn the water off, do you mean the water just for the washing machine (where I just turned it on, at that nut with the 90° turn)? You don't mean the water mains for the whole flat, do you? I've no idea where that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 21, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, robby b said: Thanks. When you say turn the water off, do you mean the water just for the washing machine (where I just turned it on, at that nut with the 90° turn)? You don't mean the water mains for the whole flat, do you? I've no idea where that is. Just for the washing machine, undo what you just did 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted August 21, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, robby b said: Thanks. When you say turn the water off, do you mean the water just for the washing machine (where I just turned it on, at that nut with the 90° turn)? You don't mean the water mains for the whole flat, do you? I've no idea where that is. Just at the valve, Rob - the thing we’ve been talking about. It’s easy to forget! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Xela said: Love that GIF. I've used it a few times when feeling under the weather shall we say. Always gets a laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Glorious thread! The only thing topping it off is if robby turns out to be Scuba Steve Edited August 21, 2021 by Tegis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 @robby b what we need is a picture of you in front of the washing machine holding up a sign saying scuba Steve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Just going back to the local ironmongers for local people now to buy a new hose or, if they don't have one, a roll of PTFE tape. Someone mentioned trying changing the washer... but there's only a washer in the blue nozzle that connects to the back of the machine. In the blue nozzle at the other end, under the sink (next to the 90° valve type thing), where the leak is coming from, there isn't a washer. Edited August 21, 2021 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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