Frank K. wrote:
I forgot to mention they are available at Lowe's, Home Depot
or local hardware stores.

Frank

"Harry K" wrote in message
ups.com...

Once again my wash machine is down due to a clogged screen
on the cold
water line.

1. Is there some way to pull that screen out of the
fitting (it is on
the machine this time, not in the hose) to clean it?

2. What would be the results if I just yanked it and left
it out?
Damage to the water valve?

The material that plugs it is from my well, extremely fine
sand that
just barely doesn't pass through that fine screen. Takes
about year or
two before it builds up enough to need cleaning.

Harry K




if they clog often (for once is enough) remove the screen in teh hose
and attach a in-line filter that has a removeable screen for easy
cleaning and larger so will not clog as often either.

The best in-line filter I have found is one model I found that is used
on Drip irrigation, found it at lowes, has hose style connections and a
thrid screw cap where the filter can be removed and cleaned when needed.