Minnie
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Monday, 16th of August 2010 02:28:54 AM
Im trying to hook up my new washing machine hose to the hot water part but
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its corroded so bad that even my husband cant get it off. Are there any
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home remedies?
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Apple Sauce
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Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 06:56:29 PM
Use WD-40 to loosen up the corrosion.
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Use 2 pair of vice grips. 1 on the pipe & 1 to turn the nut.
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Sweet N' Short
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Wednesday, 18th of August 2010 12:07:50 AM
if you are careful use a hacksaw & cut as shallow as you can at
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right angle to the thread being especially careful not to cut the face of
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the facet because that is where the rubber seal seats ,then take a pair of
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side cutters & roll the cut portions down to the face end-- if you nic a
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thread at the top it wont affect the seal or cause any problem with the
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new connection you will still have 99% good threads,you dont need to cut
all the way threw -- it will rip apart & you dont need to cut all the way
to the facet face either,if the is any saw obstruction like the handle--
you can cut at a 45 degree angle