Scuddz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Gremlins F-ing Gizmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 How old were the hoses? I believe its recommended that they be replaced every few years. Were these dry rotted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 its not the hose itself, its the connectors between the hose and the nozzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast NPZ Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Typically, the hoses are just elastomers. They harden and become brittle over time. Eventually, they crack and you're left w/ major water damage. If one breaks, you hope it is the drain and not the supply. At least if it's the drain, it'll only leak when the washer is in use. If the supply hose breaks it's like an ice-maker leak. If you're not home when it happens, you'll need a boat to get around inside the house. For the life of me I don't understand why these washer hoses are not jacketed with stainless-steel mesh like the supply lines you typically see connecting to your faucets and toilets. They last much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Typically, the hoses are just elastomers. They harden and become brittle over time. Eventually, they crack and you're left w/ major water damage. If one breaks, you hope it is the drain and not the supply. At least if it's the drain, it'll only leak when the washer is in use. If the supply hose breaks it's like an ice-maker leak. If you're not home when it happens, you'll need a boat to get around inside the house. For the life of me I don't understand why these washer hoses are not jacketed with stainless-steel mesh like the supply lines you typically see connecting to your faucets and toilets. They last much longer. I should have clarified, Windshield washer fluid hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Scuddz, check your bumper to bumper warranty. It probably expired 2 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Scuddz, check your bumper to bumper warranty. It probably expired 2 days ago. or like 4 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast NPZ Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I should have clarified, Windshield washer fluid hose LOL. I have no clue then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 or like 4 years ago ah! then there is a really simple solution. Buy a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 ah! then there is a really simple solution. Buy a new car. its under consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Just after sunrise this morning in Moorefield, WV west of Wardensville. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOfClimatology Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wonderful, MN! One day you'll tell her about the beautiful weather on the day she was born. Congrats to you and your wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Congrats, MN! Having a little girl is pretty freaking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Congrats to the both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Wow, awesome. Get that little angel a Vikings shirt ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Just after sunrise this morning in Moorefield, WV west of Wardensville. The valley that Moorefield sits in is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ran into a decent sized one of these in my yard while mowing today (pic is from the web) eastern garter.JPG Dang thing took a swipe at my mower wheel and then my ankle. First time I've ever had a snake in MD take a stab at me. Had a rattle snake in the hills above Boulder, CO take a short swipe when I startled it and a copper head take a shot at me crossing a creek in WV but never in MD. After reading about the eastern garter it appears they are fairly agressive (no venom or worries of injury though). Something interesting in an overall boring day. They can't hurt you. Only bad thing is when you pick them up your hands are quite rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast NPZ Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Congrats, MN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Typically, the hoses are just elastomers. They harden and become brittle over time. Eventually, they crack and you're left w/ major water damage. If one breaks, you hope it is the drain and not the supply. At least if it's the drain, it'll only leak when the washer is in use. If the supply hose breaks it's like an ice-maker leak. If you're not home when it happens, you'll need a boat to get around inside the house. For the life of me I don't understand why these washer hoses are not jacketed with stainless-steel mesh like the supply lines you typically see connecting to your faucets and toilets. They last much longer. They sell them that are. I have them on my washer. From watching the Mike Holmes shows, I believe in Canada code requires a drain in the floor of the laundry room. That's a very good idea IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Congratulations! We will miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Congrats MN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Thanks, everybody. Wow, awesome. Get that little angel a Vikings shirt ASAP. Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Congrats MN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Glad for you and your family, MN. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Beautiful day to have a baby. Was out mowing the lawn, wife called me in because her water broke and less than two hours later I had a daughter Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 ESPN - "Hey RGIII, who don't you throw a pick so we can get Johnny Football on the air?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ugly game and can only say that I'm ok with it being preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm pretty surprised that all the winter spec in the regionals are all cold and snow attm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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