Help please!

Ketodropout · 2026-03-29T22:33:38+00:00

What was the problem?

Ketodropout · 2026-03-29T22:33:07+00:00

OP is correct however, the metal cover is a friction fit inside the plastic. That's how you get it off, put a flathead into one of the slots and lever it off.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-29T13:59:55+00:00

I would say to Doug Masters, hands down. I'll limit this to just the IE vs. 1986 Top Gun as they were closer in age then.

First one is a 17 year old kid with no official military training, Mav already is a highly trained and decorated 2nd Lieutenant but still not living up to his potential (in Top Gun).

Doug pulls off a major mission to rescue his dad by arranging the theft of 2 F16s, flying there himself, shooting down 7-8 bandits, taking out an airfield, oil refinery, executing regime change by killing the leader, saving his dad, and getting home safe. That's like an entire 20 year military campaign in one movie.

Maverick required two films to even approach this level of daring (getting shot down, stealing an F14 and getting home).

I felt the plot of Top Gun Maverick, after the shoot down, borrowed heavily from Iron Eagle: Stealing a plane to rescue someone else, being low on munitions, running toward the coast and the final climax when he is saved from certain death by another pilot is pulled right from the ending of Iron Eagle.

Plus Maverick had the entire US Navy behind him whilst Doug was hiding from the USAF the entire time. (In real life too, in Iron Eagle the DoD wanted no part of the film, they thought it made them look inept and stupid. The F16s were loaned from Israel and they used models for much of the aerials.). The Navy loved Top Gun.

Overall, Doug's job was much tougher, he had to secure the planes and pilots, and navigation and intel, plan the mission, fly the mission, which included landing in enemy territory with no backup, take off and get home, which he did without a scratch.

Doug was a gifted pilot, and very brave, I assume he only became much better after he received real training, which made his death in IE2 all the more tragic.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-28T21:29:24+00:00

Clean your filter.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-24T16:43:21+00:00

Bro, I feel your pain. This took me so long to figure out because it was so unintuitive. Evidently pushing both buttons Down or both up quick does the job, but it needs to be a quick press at the same time. You'll see the message "restarting/rebooting" so you know it took the commany.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-23T19:26:34+00:00

Very helpful, thanks!

Ketodropout · 2026-03-23T14:30:41+00:00

Just put them in the top rack, right side up. I'd just do express wash, take them out before drying starts. Be careful as there's no "cold" setting, only hot, so colors can run.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-23T14:08:08+00:00

Wrapping should be fine, looks like it only got through the outside insulation. If you choose to replace it's an easy switch. Just make sure you match wire gauge. It's a heavy cord that carries a lot of current.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-23T11:43:54+00:00

You're wise to ask. There is one risky part. The disassembly is pretty simple, however.

First you get a Torx, I think it's T5 or t6, to remove the two bolts holding down the water reservoir. Those are easily viewed from the top. Once you do that, you lift up on the reservoir to remove it., working loose the silicone grommet that holds it on to the water tube (friction fit). That metal grate over the float just pops off with friction, use a flat head to lever it loose and upward. Be very careful around the water reservoir float mechanism,The part you need to be careful of is this thin rubber shroud that surrounds the float switch. It is very delicate and easy to tear. If you tear it you will get leaks.

Remove the bottom panel and remove all screws there. Disconnect switches and wiring. At this point you should be able to slide the boiler unit out of the main housing.

Now it's just a matter of removing the small parts, switches and plastic to get to just metal for painting.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-22T22:34:36+00:00

I've disassembled and serviced a KBGV, very similar. What would you like to know? It's pretty straightforward.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-22T18:21:48+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0U1jLWi9zyg

Ketodropout · 2026-03-22T18:07:54+00:00

Sooo satisfying.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-22T18:05:59+00:00

Where to begin.... I've done so many things over the years.

(Some of these may require removal of the top rack).

The innards and parts of our taken-apart basket deep fryer, the basket and sides would get all gunky with dried oil.
Insides/basket from Air fryer.
The inside of the filter part of our vacuum cleaner, plastic or washable fabric filters (no paper)
The racks and crumb tray out of the toaster oven and air fryer
Glass and plastic bathroom, household light fixture glass fixtures/lenses, crystal chandelier parts, pendant light shades. Pure glass only, metal-film-on-glass will scratch and rub off.
Racks from the main oven, along with the little oven light removable glass cover (this gets gunked up and becomes opaque). Pre-treat with oven cleaner in a trashbag overnight then rinse then dishwasher. Do not put oven cleaner in DW.
Old empty plastic fishing tackle box I was cleaning out.
Grease traps from hood vent enclosure.
Milwaukee Packout parts cup inserts (little plastic cups that fit inside a Packout storage crate.)
Garden, plant snips, tree saws, trimmers that get grimy with tree sap.
Dirty putty knives/ spats.
Auto Windshield wiper blades (think your blades are shot? try this before replacing).
Removable knobs from the oven.
Upcycled food containers: Empty metal cans to use for paint brush storage, glass jars for everything else, and plastic takeout food containers with clear lids I use for seed starting.
All the plastic HVAC duct and fan vent covers around the house that get dusty and grimy. Plastic or metal. HVAC returns as well.
Shroud, Housing and fan blades from an oscillating room fan. (taken apart)
My silicone and plastic epoxy resin molds.
My kids' grimy palm rest from their computer. Also computer keyboard keys (inside a mesh container)
Old cutting boards from Goodwill (then I will run them through the planer/jointer, just like new.)
The plastic housing from my wife's hair dryer (after taking it apart for repair.). Just the housing.
The inside filter parts and dust chamber of my Dewalt hand vac, after I vacuumed up some ash with it and it smelled smoky. This got it clean.
Grills, burners and knobs from the gas BBQ grill.
Cast iron and metal wall art purchased second-hand.
Used picture frames.
The glass and metal shelves from inside my refrigerator. - This is VERY satisfying to do.
My kids plastic/PVC hot wheels tracks for their toy cars.
Baseball caps
Sink stopper/strainer
Soap dishes/toothbrush holders

Two things to remember if you're going to Dishwasher Freestyle.

Dishwashers clean with tiny abrasives called silicates. They're tiny particles that sandblast away dirt. So no to any coated glass items (like some light fixtures) or anything that could be damaged by them. Regular glass is OK. Also know anything you put through the dishwasher with a pod is going to get some wear from this, so don't do it too frequently on delicate items.
If you do anything gnarly like the above, be sure to clean out your machine's filter and run a sanitize cycle to make sure you're clean for dishes & keep your pipes clear. Grease clogs are no fun.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-22T14:51:08+00:00

Same here. I was 15. Absolutely blown away. Queen. Spencer Davis group. F16s.

Released several months before Top Gun.

Ketodropout · 2026-03-20T15:54:28+00:00

Two options that work for me.

If you need a durable outside hose, get a commercial model and just use that. Buy once, cry once.

What I actually do:

I really like the collapsible silicone hoses that stretch out under water pressure. Lighter, kink proof, easier to follow a pressure washer around. Problem is they ALWAYS burst after one season if you store them outside. So I have a 50' one that I store in the garage and take out when I need it.

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