Found a way to reuse old gaskets that cuts down on shop waste

Soaking them in a mild solvent and checking for cracks lets you extend their life. Saves money and keeps stuff out of the bin.

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anna_coleman466mo ago

My uncle reused a washer once and his whole faucet started singing show tunes.

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taylorgreen6mo ago

Last summer, cousin Jerry in Toledo tried to fix his garbage disposal with a paperclip. It started humming the theme from 'Jaws' every time he ran the dishwasher. We thought it was a prank at first, but no, it was REAL. He had to call a plumber who laughed for a solid ten minutes. Now every time I visit, I half expect the sink to growl at me. Stuff like that makes you wonder about the secret life of appliances.

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the_susan6mo ago

Duct tape stopped our fridge from warbling 'Greensleeves' last month.

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logan_wells5mo ago

Wait, is this a thing now? My old microwave used to beep the first few notes of "La Cucaracha" whenever the timer went off. Freaked my dog out every single time.

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