You ever have one of those days?

[hogjowl]

Mine usually involve a wrench or screwdriver.

I have two titanium wands. The jet check valves in one of my ti's went out in a couple of jets, so I ordered a replacement set and just put the wand aside until they came in. Before the check valves went bad, the wand was working perfectly.

The new check valves came in today, so I replaced the two that were bad and hooked the wand up to the V to check for drips and could not get any water to come out of the jets. So, I pulled the quick connect off and noticed the male had the tab sitting cockeyed, so I figured the washer was bad and replace the male. Nope ... still no water. So, I decided it must be the wand valve. I had a replacement set, so I took the old valve out and was about to put it back in when I remembered GreenBean telling me one time that you should put the new stem in from the top, not the bottom. So I took the valve off the wand, took the handle off and lubed the port and stem and pushed it in, all the while being careful to turn the valve in an effort to keep the gaskets from breaking. Put everything back together and ... still no water!

So, I called Joe Bristor to order another valve and replacement kit figuring the valve was bad. Joe told me to take the stem out again, check the gaskets for tears or hanging chads and put it back in, but this time DON'T put it in from the top. Joe said to put it in from the bottom. I took the stem out and sure enough the rubber on one of the gaskets was torn a bit. I carefully took the torn part off and reinserted the stem, this time from the bottom. I noticed the stem went in much smoother this way. I hooked everything up and THEN I HAD WATER!

Why is everything always so hard?

And screw you Greenie.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I feel sorry for you.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Dude that was a bad day? :shock:

You got it easy!

 

[Jay D]

Too many words/paragraphs. But I know how ya feel, I broke the back door handle off the van today and I have to crawl in betwwen the tm and van to get in the back(FAT). It will get better Mr hogjowl. :roll:

 

[Art Kelley]

I can't imagine what you're going through Marty. I'm so sorry. Just remember, the Lord doesn't give us any more hardship than we can handle.

 

[Able 1]

Just pissed him off because it took up his nap time(the whole 2.5 hours :shock: )... :mrgreen:

 

[hogjowl]

Gold star to Keith!

That is EXACTLY what the problem was.

 

[The Magician]

Remember to clean the screen near the QD it can clog and cause no water. Be careful not to ruin the telon washer or it will leak.

 

[Hoody]

DAT!

 

[hogjowl]

Yes, I agree, it's a DAT.

But, it's a DAT with some height.

 

[Hoody]

To bad you're always missing LENGTH and GIRTH, in your DAT's.

 

[hogjowl]

Dang ... I've been bitch slapped.

 

[harryhides]

It lacked D..R..A..M..A..

Try exaggerating a little more, next time.

 

[rwcarpet]

Was having a decent day till I have to read through that drivel.....

 

[Mikey P]

Did Joe have anything interesting to tell you?

 

[hogjowl]

You'll be sorry to hear that we didn't discuss you or Greenie.

We talked about Duane.

 

[Mikey P]

anything new coming from Joe?

 

[hogjowl]

yes

 

[Bjorn]

for some strange reason this post made my day thanks Merty

 

[Jim Martin]

I like Joe......99.9 % of the people focus on already over rated machines..he seems to focus more on the little things that make your life easier...when it comes to wand valves and things like that he is probably one of the most persistent and smartest people out there when it comes to solving a problem and getting them right...everything that I have ordered from him I have never had to question....I know it will be on my door step with in a few days...

 

[hogjowl]

I thought of you, as I cussed my valve, Terry.

 

[jerry ACC]

Dude, I wish I had it that bad.

I've had my unit in the shop 6 times in the last 2 months, 4 times for the same issue. Finally got it working OK, and my Shurflo pump goes out. Replaced pump and back in business. That night Power goes out in the heater in the van and my unit freezes. Lost my gauges, new wand valve that Greenie sent me, flow meter, a few other brass connections, and who knows what else has been weakened.

Ordered a pressure gauge from Interlink, on the way up my front tire blew, put my spare on in 20 degree weather. The spare looked no better than the one that blew. The gauge was not the right one and they did not have the right compression fittings, but I made due. While putting it on the tension bolt broke right off. I JB welded it last night. Hope it holds. Had to by pass the chemical flow meter for now.

Wanna know some of my other dirty laundry ? Why not !

The transmission in my wives van failed on me in Baltimore at 2AM the other day. Had to be towed home 70+ miles. The whole ride I had to worry about writing a bad check because I knew my account was already overdrawn. I was lucky that the ATM permitted me to overdraw another $400. Our back up ride (a junk Ford Escort) is due next month for inspection, and the garage says it will cost more than the car is worth to make it right enough to pass. My van is also due and I'm riding on 4 bald tires and a check engine light.
MORE !!!
My business cell phone was shut off yesterday due to overdue bills, I was let go from my BNI last month because my dues were 4 months late, My January payment failed to my web host, My mortgage is 8 Months behind and Foreclosure proceedings have begun. We owe all of the local oil companies so we cannot get an oil delivery. My medication has been sitting at the pharmacy for three days. I don't have enough fuel in my van to even get to my job at 2PM.

HOW CAN ALL OF THIS SHIT KEEP HAPPENING TO ONE GUY !!!!

I know what You all might say, time to get a real job. Well it is not that easy. I lost my job of 20 years, 4 years ago because I got sick. I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder Manic Depression and have not been the same since. I simply cannot deal with working for someone. If you think this disease is a cop out you're wrong. I once thought the same thing until it forced me to loose all of my friends, and loose interest in all of my hobbies. It is a genetic disorder, my 28 year old sister took her life 3 years ago, my brother is doing 25 1/2 to life for murder and my other sister is a heroin addict.
I think my strong work ethic and avoidance of drinking and drugs has me in a better spot to deal with it. I Love carpet cleaning and have dedicated myself to this business, I have 6 IICRC certifications, SFS, and half a dozen other classes. I read every post and absorb all that I can on the business. The problem is when I get busy the unit fails, when the unit is running I have to push hard to get any work. I'm almost afraid to go and get too much business because I don't want to be embarrassed by another unit failure.

On the positive side, January has been my best month since starting this business 3 years ago. 9 jobs last week in between breakdowns.

So if you think you have it bad !! There is always someone who has it worse, like to poor fellow I passed in the city the other night, cuddled up in a corner of a business front praying for warmth. They are not all Alcoholics and Wineos, some are just folks horribly down on their luck. Give them a blanket or a sandwich if you have, someday soon that fellow could be you or me.

PS. When I'm off my meds I like to ramble.
PSS. Think I'm full of shit ? Call my wife, she'll give ya an ear full 717-799-0785

 

[Out of Character - 0]

well, i'm in the hospital,3 days now because my iguana bit my right thumb nealry completly off.

I hope I get to keep it....my thumb that is

 

[hogjowl]

HEY!

You two start your OWN pissy thread!

 

[Bob Foster]

well, i'm in the hospital,3 days now because my iguana bit my right thumb nealry completly off.

I hope I get to keep it....my thumb that is

Were you fondling it's private parts when it bit you???

 

[Bob Foster]

Dude, I wish I had it that bad.

HOW CAN ALL OF THIS SHIT KEEP HAPPENING TO ONE GUY !!!!


On the positive side, January has been my best month since starting this business 3 years ago. 9 jobs last week in between breakdowns.

So if you think you have it bad !! There is always someone who has it worse, like to poor fellow I passed in the city the other night, cuddled up in a corner of a business front praying for warmth. They are not all Alcoholics and Wineos, some are just folks horribly down on their luck. Give them a blanket or a sandwich if you have, someday soon that fellow could be you or me.

I sense the Karma jar is about to payout to you for your honesty and determination.

 

[Ryan]

I think I would let my internet go before my business phone.... just a thought.

 

[Out of Character - 0]

[quote="Out Of Character":n0gqr3e4]well, i'm in the hospital,3 days now because my iguana bit my right thumb nealry completly off.

I hope I get to keep it....my thumb that is

Were you fondling it's private parts when it bit you???[/quote:n0gqr3e4]


GFY BOB & yes, I was giving him a bath.

 

[Art Kelley]

[quote="Bob Foster":2ah95vbs][quote="Out Of Character":2ah95vbs]well, i'm in the hospital,3 days now because my iguana bit my right thumb nealry completly off.

I hope I get to keep it....my thumb that is

Were you fondling it's private parts when it bit you???[/quote:2ah95vbs]


GFY BOB & yes, I was giving him a bath.[/quote:2ah95vbs]
Did they reattach your thumb? My left thumb was amputated at Chrysler Stamping when I was 19 and they couldn't put it back on. Now I can't hitchhike in England. They just wave at me.

 

[Bob Foster]

[quote="Bob Foster":2avjmpk9][quote="Out Of Character":2avjmpk9]well, i'm in the hospital,3 days now because my iguana bit my right thumb nealry completly off.

I hope I get to keep it....my thumb that is

Were you fondling it's private parts when it bit you???[/quote:2avjmpk9]


GFY BOB & yes, I was giving him a bath.[/quote:2avjmpk9]

I hope your iguana is happy now



























































and you get to keep your thumb. !gotcha!