A while back, we unofficially formed the White Trash Bob Fan Club. There was even some talk of nominating him for sainthood. As I understand it, to be declared a saint a person has to be responsible for a certain number of miracles. So, I submit the following in support of WTB's being declared a saint:
I went and whined to him about my dryer catching fire and how I was afraid I was going to have to buy a new one, and WTB being WTB, he immediately said, "Why don't I take a look at it first?" So he came over and took the back of the dryer off, which I was certain was going to reveal a blackened, charry mess completely beyond repair. But instead, it looked like this, which seemed promising:
Those wires sticking out were connected to a little part which didn't survive the fire. What's left of it is at the top of the next photo; the part at the bottom is what it's supposed to look like.
I'm thinking about selling that burned-up piece on eBay and claiming that it's a part off of a Russian satellite or something. I figure I can make tens of dollars from it! Or maybe not.
Anyhow, we replaced the burned-up piece with a shiny new piece that cost only $31, which made me happy. No dipping into the Porch Fund needed. (And by "we replaced" I mean of course that Bob replaced it while I very helpfully held a work light.)
Then we turned the dryer on and waited to see if it caught fire again. Happily, it did not.
Yep, I think this qualifies WTB for consideration as a living saint.


I've missed WTB.
ReplyDeleteWhat is that piece anyway? Was there a short?
It's the thermal cut-off fuse. I'm not exactly sure what it does, but WTB also called it the "high-limiter", which sounds like it might be what keeps the dryer from getting too hot. I guess there was a short; that's the only part that was burned.
DeleteYee-haw! I love that guy!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteI have recently held the a shop light for someone changing a fixture that was an interesting electrical nightmare of wiring. Oh how I revere the people who do this stuff. I fully support sainthood for Mr. W.T. Bob.
ReplyDelete"Revere" is the perfect word for it! :)
DeleteHope you got home, and you and the animals are snuggled up!
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