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Zaffy
A hole the size of a coin has appeared in the corrugated, flexible, outlet hose of my dishwasher. The perpetrator, a mouse I presume. Any ideas how to repair it? The dishwasher is a Bosch. Thanks.
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Zaffy
I was hoping I might be able to either cover the hole with some super-duper tape invention - or cut a piece off and join a new piece. My problem is, I have looked to see where the hose goes into the dishwasher and cannot see, even if I remove the plastic clip holding it in place, how to remove it. It disappears inside the dishwasher and I don't know how to get at it.
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ecowarm
I forgot about the super-duper tape, you answered it your self
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M.Joshi
It may be attached to another pipe or the pump internally within the dishwasher - possibly with a jubilee clip or spring clip.
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Zaffy
Wow! Is there super-duper tape? I thought it was just my wishful thinking.
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Zaffy
Has anyone tried silicone self fusing tape. Is it super-duper?
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I've replaced several leaking sections of pipe that customers had repaired with this stuff themselves.
They were still leaking
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Zaffy
Thanks, time for a re-think
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ecowarm
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Zaffy
I don't believe it!!! I was joking when I said super-duper tape.
Regarding Roger Welton's feedback, probably shan't try it anyhow.
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ecowarm
I know, but a quick google...........
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Zaffy
There's nothing like a quick google ...
If you cut the pipe where the hole is ,a piece of 3/4" copper should fit into the pipe and secure it with 2 dublee clips.
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Zaffy
Thanks, I'm off to the plumbers right now to get some dublee clips, whatever they are.
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Zaffy
My problem is, I cannot get to it. I presume I have to remove the dishwasher's top and side panel. The side panel seems easy enough but I have no idea how to remove the top. I have emailed Bosch. For now though, I am going to mess about with some dublee clips and copper pipe. It's like all jobs, half the time it's the access rather than repairing the job itself.
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That's the thing, sometimes you are really stuck to get access and it takes time to do easy job.
Btw, did you try to flip it on side to see if you can't get to it from the bottom?
I was looking at this early, not sure if that helps.
Pow-R Wrap | Tapes & Adhesives | Corgi Direct
Btw, did you try to flip it on side to see if you can't get to it from the bottom?
I was looking at this early, not sure if that helps.
Pow-R Wrap | Tapes & Adhesives | Corgi Direct
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Guest123
Or get an engineer in. Whole job should cost about £50 and you get a guarantee.
Shoot the mouse or get a cat.
Shoot the mouse or get a cat.
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mountainman
Good idea Sys, but most posters on this forum would rather spend two days on the computer, two days and £30 at B&Q than get a tradesman in for £50.
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ecowarm
And when its all covered in glupe and still leaks then call some one
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Zaffy
Thank you everybody for your input. I feel it is only fair to share the outcome of my venture with you.
Bosch will offer no help, so don't bother ringing them.
REMOVE DISHWASHER PLUG FROM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND TURN WATER VALVE INLET OFF.
1. Remove the top of the dishwasher, it is very stiff. You have to press in the flanges on the back and pull towards you.
2. Undo the screws holding the side panel on.
3. Remove hose.
4. Replace hose, for a few quid.
5. Screw back side panel.
6. Replace top.
JOB DONE TEN MINUTES WHEN YOU KNOW HOW.
7. Set mouse trap.
8. Make a cup of tea and plan how to spend that £50 you just saved.
Bosch will offer no help, so don't bother ringing them.
REMOVE DISHWASHER PLUG FROM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND TURN WATER VALVE INLET OFF.
1. Remove the top of the dishwasher, it is very stiff. You have to press in the flanges on the back and pull towards you.
2. Undo the screws holding the side panel on.
3. Remove hose.
4. Replace hose, for a few quid.
5. Screw back side panel.
6. Replace top.
JOB DONE TEN MINUTES WHEN YOU KNOW HOW.
7. Set mouse trap.
8. Make a cup of tea and plan how to spend that £50 you just saved.
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mountainman
Well done! it only took 20 posts to solve this problem.
Doh!
Doh!
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Zaffy
That's okay. My job keeps me in front of the screen. I just pop in and out of the forum, and I am a fast touch typist, 60wpm. Hardly took any of my time and it's nice to read what pleasant people have to say. Of course there would not have been so many posts if you had not added your glib comments. My problem is solved, please do not bother to respond. This post is closed. Thanks again everyone and I hope one day my small learning curve helps someone who visits this fab website with the same problem.
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