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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? |
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Rod Speed wrote Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. A needle is much better, but isnt as good left in the glove box, that's why I prefer a proper tool. I have since found just one on amazon, but similar pricing. Surely the chinese must have done some, just name it differently. |
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jim k wrote:
"Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...-Tool-Jet-Clea ning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. With primus stoves there used to be a device called a pricker. A mounted stiff wire with a handle at right angles. If you try a range of flex you may find one with the right diameter strands. -- Roger Hayter |
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"Rod Speed" Wrote in message:
Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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"Roger Hayter" wrote in message ... jim k wrote: "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...-Tool-Jet-Clea ning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. With primus stoves there used to be a device called a pricker. A mounted stiff wire with a handle at right angles. Yeah, remember those but the proper jet tool would be better. They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check if the chinese do them much more cheaply. No rush for the tool. If you try a range of flex you may find one with the right diameter strands. The problem isnt the diameter of the strands, it’s that they are too soft. I've just done them with a needle I bought, because it was too much effort to find the previous needles. Got much too thin a needle and managed to bend that one with one of the jets that is pretty tight and snap the needle with another, The jets are much better aimed than they were, so I will wait till I get the proper tool to do anymore. |
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On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote:
Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. Cheers -- Clive |
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Brian -- ----- - This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please! "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? |
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On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote:
They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? |
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On 10/01/18 09:36, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. Cheershttps://www.ebay.co.uk/i/121723608122 -- Truth welcomes investigation because truth knows investigation will lead to converts. It is deception that uses all the other techniques. |
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On 10/01/2018 09:45, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 10/01/18 09:36, Clive Arthur wrote: On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. Cheers https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/121723608122 A bit too thin IME. I suppose it depends what's blocking it, by mine gets blocked by resinous tree sap, and you need something a bit stiffer and thicker. But then don't we all. Cheers -- Clive |
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On 09/01/2018 23:01, jim wrote:
"Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. I bought a pack of sharp pointy things that look just like dental instruments for £1 in a diy shop. Intended for working on PCBs but the straight one is perfect for pricking eggs before boiling and also for poking into windscreen washer jets that have become clogged with gunge because it has a decent handle, so is easier to use than a semstress pin (the ones with bulbous ends). |
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GB wrote:
On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At school in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitive verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries; and then it was largely other Scots. -- Roger Hayter |
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On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:15:32 PM UTC, Roger Hayter wrote:
jim k wrote: "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...-Tool-Jet-Clea ning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. With primus stoves there used to be a device called a pricker. A mounted stiff wire with a handle at right angles. If you try a range of flex you may find one with the right diameter strands. -- Roger Hayter I bought a few old prickers on eBay a while ago. I inherited my Dad's old primus stoves and have a fondness for them. But for things like the OP's query (I can't believe I'm replying to Rod Speed!) I use short lengths of old electric guitar strings. You can glue them into a cork for a handle, or similar. The strings have a bit more flexibility than a needle, which can help. J^n |
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On 1/10/2018 10:48 AM, Roger Hayter wrote:
GB wrote: On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At school in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitive verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries; and then it was largely other Scots. I remember Mr Lavine a Jewish property developer in Paisley who when I asked him to cut back an overflow sticking out over a pavement joked he would make it "jewish".....I wouldn't have dared to say a thing like that...tee hee -- Sometimes having fun with a narcissist is all the therapy you need ... Stop cheating...expose a Freemason today... |
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On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:36:17 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...zzle-Tool-Jet- Cleaning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. ITYM 0.5mm needles? Plenty of diabetics still use those. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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writes GB wrote: On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At school in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitive verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries; and then it was largely other Scots. My parentage includes Samuels and Gordons which might help to explain the padlock on my wallet:-) -- Tim Lamb |
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On 10/01/2018 11:45, Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:36:17 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote: On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...zzle-Tool-Jet- Cleaning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. ITYM 0.5mm needles? Plenty of diabetics still use those. I didn't know the needle diameter, but the syringes I have all seem to be 0.5ml. They're from a long-deceased relative who left a bag of about 1000 unused syringes - seemingly, she didn't want to run out. Cheers -- Clive |
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On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:27:00 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 10/01/2018 11:45, Bob Eager wrote: On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:36:17 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote: On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...zzle-Tool-Jet- Cleaning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. ITYM 0.5mm needles? Plenty of diabetics still use those. I didn't know the needle diameter, but the syringes I have all seem to be 0.5ml. They're from a long-deceased relative who left a bag of about 1000 unused syringes - seemingly, she didn't want to run out. You are right - sorry. I was thinking of the vials, which fit into the syringe these days. But the needles are very fine. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:27:00 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote: On 10/01/2018 11:45, Bob Eager wrote: On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:36:17 +0000, Clive Arthur wrote: On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...zzle-Tool-Jet- Cleaning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. ITYM 0.5mm needles? Plenty of diabetics still use those. I didn't know the needle diameter, but the syringes I have all seem to be 0.5ml. They're from a long-deceased relative who left a bag of about 1000 unused syringes - seemingly, she didn't want to run out. You are right - sorry. I was thinking of the vials, which fit into the syringe these days. But the needles are very fine. Usually something like 23 or 25 guage. But whether this is SWG or AWG or a special one for needles I don't know. Google would no doubt inform us. -- Roger Hayter |
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Clive Arthur wrote
Rod Speed wrote Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. I used to know one well enough that he would have given me one if I had asked, but he's dead now, died of the diabetes. Not sure if he did inject insulin tho. I see now that I should have said that I want to adjust where the jet sprays, not clean it. Sorry about that and thanks for the info. |
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Brian Gaff wrote
Large needle? That’s what I have been using, but that’s not so good for keeping it in the glove box, you have to get everything out of the glove box to find it. Worth spending $20 just to make it easier to find when you need it. And a decent handle for it makes it easier when adjusting the position of the jet too when you keep doing trial and error adjustment when doing it by yourself and can leave it on the bonnet between adjustments without risking losing it in the very deep bark litter the car is parked on when its at home. "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? |
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On 10/01/2018 11:48, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Roger Hayter writes GB wrote: On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At schoolÂ* in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitiveÂ* verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries;Â* and then it was largely other Scots. My parentage includes Samuels and Gordons which might help to explain the padlock on my wallet:-) I always assumed that the alleged Scots tightness was due to geographical differences in the value of the currency. A penny bought an awful lot in the Highlands, but much less in London. So, the herders who had driven their herds/flocks 500 miles to London were genuinely shocked at the cost of living when they got there. I may be wrong. It's pure supposition on my part. I must say that the Scots I know are all warm-hearted and generous. They were very kind to my mother when she arrived as a refugee in the 1930s. |
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Rod Speed wrote They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, Yes you are. or does this jar with other readers? Would you object if I had said scottish ? Doesn’t read as well. Guess I could have said stingy, but you've likely noticed that I'm not into being politically correct. I often use the useful abbreviation of Jap and Brit and so quite often get some prat howling about it. |
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On 10/01/2018 13:40, Rod Speed wrote:
Would you object if I had said scottish ? I'd certainly have noticed, and my own experience is that the Scots I've known have been far from mean. |
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GB wrote Rod Speed wrote They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At school in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitive verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries; and then it was largely other Scots. Tell that to the scots ****ed over by the english after Culloden. |
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On 1/10/2018 1:36 PM, GB wrote:
I always assumed that the alleged Scots tightness was due to geographical differences in the value of the currency. A penny bought an awful lot in the Highlands, but much less in London. So, the herders who had driven their herds/flocks 500 miles to London were genuinely shocked at the cost of living when they got there. we still are ...... -- Sometimes having fun with a narcissist is all the therapy you need ... Stop cheating...expose a Freemason today... |
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On 1/10/2018 1:40 PM, Rod Speed wrote:
GB wrote Rod Speed wrote They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, Yes you are. or does this jar with other readers? Would you object if I had said scottish ?* Doesn’t read as well. Guess I could have said stingy, but you've likely noticed that I'm not into being politically correct. I often use the useful abbreviation of Jap and Brit and so quite often get some prat howling about it. I use Paki all the time ...... for that reason -- Sometimes having fun with a narcissist is all the therapy you need ... Stop cheating...expose a Freemason today... |
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"jkn" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:15:32 PM UTC, Roger Hayter wrote: jim k wrote: "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...-Tool-Jet-Clea ning-Expert-Vehicle-03322/132353487776?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. With primus stoves there used to be a device called a pricker. A mounted stiff wire with a handle at right angles. If you try a range of flex you may find one with the right diameter strands. I bought a few old prickers on eBay a while ago. I inherited my Dad's old primus stoves and have a fondness for them. But for things like the OP's query (I can't believe I'm replying to Rod Speed!) I use short lengths of old electric guitar strings. You can glue them into a cork for a handle, or similar. The strings have a bit more flexibility than a needle, which can help. Its actually much worse, but I should have made it clear that I normally want to adjust where the jet is pointing, not clean it. The tool I listed does both better than any of the alternatives. I'm just surprised that the chinese havent done any copys. Bet they have, just call them something different. |
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On 1/10/2018 1:47 PM, GB wrote:
On 10/01/2018 13:40, Rod Speed wrote: Would you object if I had said scottish ? I'd certainly have noticed, and my own experience is that the Scots I've known have been far from mean. we hang on to our bawbees ..... -- Sometimes having fun with a narcissist is all the therapy you need ... Stop cheating...expose a Freemason today... |
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On 09/01/2018 23:01, jim wrote:
"Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? Fuse wire. Too soft. Know any guitarists? A (steel) B string should be about right. Or perhaps the core of one of the wound strings. |
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"GB" wrote in message news On 10/01/2018 11:48, Tim Lamb wrote: In message , Roger Hayter writes GB wrote: On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? If he actually *is* Jewish, I suppose he is allowed to make such remarks, otherwise it is offensive precisely because of its casualness. At school in Yorkshire in the 1960s "to jew" was a transitive verb meaning to cheat someone, but I thought manners had improved since then. To use Scottish in the same context is somewhat less offensive (but still rude), as no-one has victimised the Scots for some centuries; and then it was largely other Scots. My parentage includes Samuels and Gordons which might help to explain the padlock on my wallet:-) I always assumed that the alleged Scots tightness was due to geographical differences in the value of the currency. A penny bought an awful lot in the Highlands, but much less in London. So, the herders who had driven their herds/flocks 500 miles to London were genuinely shocked at the cost of living when they got there. I may be wrong. It's pure supposition on my part. I must say that the Scots I know are all warm-hearted and generous. The plow**** certainly isnt that. They were very kind to my mother when she arrived as a refugee in the 1930s. |
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Clive Arthur wrote:
On 09/01/2018 22:50, Rod Speed wrote: Found this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Draper-Wi...97.m4902.l9144 But its not cheap for something that simple and for some reason I cant find anything on aliexpress or amazon, presumably because they use a different description. Anyone with a better idea of name to use ? If you can find an old-school diabetic who injects using normal 0.5ml syringes, mug him and steal one, they work well. Cheers Bristle or whatever they are called off a wire brush? Rub it on a file if it is too fat? |
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"J1MBO ..." Wrote in message:
On 1/10/2018 1:36 PM, GB wrote: I always assumed that the alleged Scots tightness was due to geographical differences in the value of the currency. A penny bought an awful lot in the Highlands, but much less in London. So, the herders who had driven their herds/flocks 500 miles to London were genuinely shocked at the cost of living when they got there. we still are ...... .....kind to vulnerable young ladies? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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On 10/01/2018 14:02, Rod Speed wrote:
Its actually much worse, but I should have made it clear that I normally want to adjust where the jet is pointing, not clean it. The tool I listed does both better than any of the alternatives. I've always used a pin. -- Max Demian |
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On 10/01/2018 13:31, Rod Speed wrote:
Brian Gaff wrote Large needle? That’s what I have been using, but that’s not so good for keeping it in the glove box, you have to get everything out of the glove box to find it. Worth spending $20 just to make it easier to find when you need it. And a decent handle for it makes it easier when adjusting the position of the jet too when you keep doing trial and error adjustment when doing it by yourself and can leave it on the bonnet between adjustments without risking losing it in the very deep bark litter the car is parked on when its at home. Needle with reasonably length of thread attached, stuck into a cork. |
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Windscreen washer jet tool
On 10/01/2018 13:31, Rod Speed wrote:
Brian Gaff wrote Large needle? That’s what I have been using, but that’s not so good for keeping it in the glove box, you have to get everything out of the glove box to find it. Worth spending $20 just to make it easier to find when you need it. And a decent handle for it makes it easier when adjusting the position of the jet too when you keep doing trial and error adjustment when doing it by yourself and can leave it on the bonnet between adjustments without risking losing it in the very deep bark litter the car is parked on when its at home. Don't you always have a pin in your lapel? How do you secure your buttonhole (green carnation perhaps)? -- Max Demian |
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On 10/01/2018 20:22, newshound wrote:
On 10/01/2018 13:31, Rod Speed wrote: Brian Gaff wrote Large needle? That’s what I have been using, but that’s not so good for keeping it in the glove box, you have to get everything out of the glove box to find it. Worth spending $20 just to make it easier to find when you need it. And a decent handle for it makes it easier when adjusting the position of the jet too when you keep doing trial and error adjustment when doing it by yourself and can leave it on the bonnet between adjustments without risking losing it in the very deep bark litter the car is parked on when its at home. Needle with reasonably length of thread attached, stuck into a cork. ....hung from his hat brim. -- Max Demian |
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On Wednesday, 10 January 2018 09:44:59 UTC, GB wrote:
On 10/01/2018 00:09, Rod Speed wrote: They arent all that expensive, but I'm so jewish I want to check Am I being overly sensitive, or does this jar with other readers? Not if he's Jewish. |
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"Max Demian" wrote in message o.uk... On 10/01/2018 14:02, Rod Speed wrote: Its actually much worse, but I should have made it clear that I normally want to adjust where the jet is pointing, not clean it. The tool I listed does both better than any of the alternatives. I've always used a pin. I have in the past too, actually a decent sized sewing needle, but the problem with both is that when you keep it in the glove box so you can adjust where the jets are pointing whenever you need to, you basically have to take everything out of the glove box to find it again and mine is usually stuffed with receipts and other stuff like sun screen and the two charger cables, one for the phone and the other for the bluetooth neckband headset. If the chinese do a copy of the one I listed for say $1 or $2 with postage included, I'll get at least one. Likely I'll get one for $15 if I can't find them on aliexpress. |
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"newshound" wrote in message o.uk... On 10/01/2018 13:31, Rod Speed wrote: Brian Gaff wrote Large needle? That’s what I have been using, but that’s not so good for keeping it in the glove box, you have to get everything out of the glove box to find it. Worth spending $20 just to make it easier to find when you need it. And a decent handle for it makes it easier when adjusting the position of the jet too when you keep doing trial and error adjustment when doing it by yourself and can leave it on the bonnet between adjustments without risking losing it in the very deep bark litter the car is parked on when its at home. Needle with reasonably length of thread attached, stuck into a cork. Not as convenient when actually adjusting the jets by yourself when you have to keep getting in the drivers seat to try it repeatedly. |
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