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My foreman said to always double-check the gasket on a new flange, even if it's factory sealed.
I didn't listen on a job in Toledo last month and we had a steam leak that shut down the line for three hours. Anyone else have a simple rule they ignored and paid for it?
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henderson.mason6mo ago
Tbh I read a story once about a guy who skipped checking torque specs on new hydraulic fittings. He said the manual said it was pre-set from the factory. One blew off under pressure and sprayed hot fluid everywhere. It's crazy how those five minutes you save can turn into a whole day of cleanup and repairs.
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maryp186mo ago
Totally believe it. My husband had a similar thing happen with a garden hose fitting he swore was tight enough. We spent the afternoon cleaning mud off the side of the house. That little extra check is always worth it.
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stellac974mo ago
Buddy of mine did almost the same thing on a pressure washer fitting. Thought he had it hand tight enough and it let go right in his face, took paint off the wall and gave him a nasty welt.
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