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Old 25-04-2017, 12:18   #31
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Re: Lines - To replace, or not to replace?

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I put mine in a mesh bag and wash with Tide in the washing machine.
Wife taught me to use a pillow case, you wouldn't think it would work, but it does.
I was afraid of the line getting wrapped up in the agitator or making one heck of a tangle
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Re: Lines - To replace, or not to replace?

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Wife taught me to use a pillow case, you wouldn't think it would work, but it does.
I was afraid of the line getting wrapped up in the agitator or making one heck of a tangle
It's worse than that. It can rip the gear box out.
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