My pressure washer coupler exploded on me Saturday morning and I had no backup

I was out in the driveway at like 7am trying to clean the moss off my patio before the in-laws showed up. Second spray from the gun and the brass coupler just snapped clean off and sent water everywhere. Had to run to Ace Hardware in my wet socks and the replacement cost me $8 but they only had one left. Anyone else keep spare fittings for stuff that always fails on a weekend?

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kai_brown231d ago

That line "had no backup" hit me hard. I used to think spare parts were a waste of money and storage space (my garage is already a disaster), but after my mower belt snapped at 8pm on a Saturday and every store was closed, I changed my tune. Now I keep a small tote with extra o-rings, brass fittings, and a cheap coupler for each tool. That $8 you spent feels expensive until you realize it's cheaper than the cost of your in-laws seeing a mossy patio.

palmer.jana1d ago

Grabbed one of those plastic drawer organizers from the hardware store and labeled it "spare junk" for the lawn gear. Saves me every time something breaks right before the weekend.