Raiders Of The Lost Samsung Emergency Drain Hose

I have just came out of quite an unnecessarily annoying couple of days.

To backtrack, we bought a new washing machine a fortnight ago. For those who are particularly interested in the make and model number it's a Samsung Series 5 WW90CGC04DAB. I made sure to put that detail in just in case somebody is looking for help with what I'm about to cover.

Back to Thursday:  I was still getting used to the machine, so - even though I had only owned if for a short period of time - I thought I'd check out the drain filter at the front of the washer.

I had read up about the Samsung filters before purchasing the appliance. I was particularly keen on the idea of a drain hose beside the filter to easily remove water from the washer before removing the filter. I say this knowing how much water came out of my previous washing machines from other brands that didn't have the hose. It is a winner of an idea.

Or so I thought.

After unplugging the cap of the hose, I poured most of the water into a jug. I then turned away for a split second to put the jug to one side and returned to see the hose sliding back into the hole beside the filter.

I didn't instantly believe anything was awry. I thought I would be able to put my finger in and scoop it back out. Nope. The hose had moved further back into the washer. To make matters even worse, I couldn't see it anywhere when I peeked through the hole.

Not even with a torch!

Bear in mind, I still hadn't replaced the cap. So, there was no way I could use the washing machine until I was able to retrieve the emergency hose.

I spent most of Thursday evening desperately trying to find just a brief glimpse of the pipe so I could try to find a way to hook it back close to the hole. Again, nope. 

I read up comments on help forums. A lot of people have had similar issues with many of the Samsung models. I didn't know how to approach it. Microsoft Copilot's suggestion was to take off the black casing around the filter. I wasn't brave enough to attempt that because I don't think the AI program had given me sound advice. I sent a photo text to my friend asking if he reckons the casing could come off. He wasn't confident enough in that plan either, so I decided not to attempt it.

There was a YouTube video of a person with a similar, yet different, Samsung who also had the missing pipe situation. His approach was to turn the washing machine over and access the appliance from underneath by screwing off a panel. He showed how to find the hidden hose and then feed it back into through to where it should be. 

Well, that was the plan. I had no choice. Well, I could have tried to contact the company I bought the washing machine from but I read that some won't sign off on getting a repair because it's not broken. According to forum users, on my search (And also on the YouTube video I watched), it costs around £100 to have engineers come out to fix this.

Weaponed up with a screwdriver and my youngest nephew, I took on the Samsung yesterday afternoon. We flipped the machine over only to find... I didn't need to use the screwdriver! 

There was a dark panel underneath the machine with a hole inside for me to put my hand inside. I soon found the pipe and, after a few troublesome minutes trying to feed it to the hole, I was able to put it back into place and put the cap back on. 

As you can see, I've also wrapped a rubber band over the hose in an attempt to thwart it from moving back inside the machine when it's used in future.

I'd like to give a double middle finger to Samsung (one of those fingers are grazed from Thursday's attempts to retrieve the pipe, by the way!) for the crap design that makes this hose slide in so easily. In fact, I'd go so far as to say the way my front panel looks is worse than the earlier models because the holes in those ones are smaller. 

That huge headache aside, I do like the washing machine. I'd recommend it for functionality, but I advise to be careful with the drain hose.

The Long Good Friday ‘26

It’s the semi-regular Good Friday post where I write about how I feel it’s one of the most dullest days in the year.

It’s the fakest Bank Holiday on the calendar. Only because it doesn’t feel like one.

The Fools

Yesterday was the day to be on your toes when it comes to what you read.

I almost fell into an April Fool's Day trap by Frank Bruno. I read a post he put up on TAFKA Twitter indicating that Jake Paul's people were looking to offer him big money for an exhibition fight. By the time I finished reading the post, I realised what it was. But, I have to be fair - it was a close call.

One of the most craziest things to happen yesterday, however, may have been from something that is actually true.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver - Puka Nacua - is currently in rehab. He has been in the news recently due to allegations of assault and battery and is being sued by someone over that matter. Nacua's agent released a statement yesterday indicating that his client has made the choice to seek help. It's claimed Nacua made the decision to do that before the alleged victim filed against him.

Anyway, what ever is going with Nacua was reported by top class reporters who cover the NFL. I saw a lot of people under the impression that the rehab story was fake because of the date it was released.

Ironically, that makes the disbelievers fools. 

Doesn't it?

Italy Out (Again)

It shouldn't really have been a surprise to see Italy fail to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Not after having seen them miss the previous two tournaments.

But, here we are - not even a day later - and there are certain reporters airing their disbelief that such a thing could happen.

Again - Italy missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. 

It isn't something new.

The Italians fell to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties in last night's qualifier. Wales experienced a similar loss to them last week.

There are now seventy-one days to go until the tournament kicks off. 

I'll be keeping an eye on Bosnia-Herzegovina only because of who they beat in these playoff qualifiers. I won't be rooting for them, however. 

Brazil, just like every other year (well, apart from 2022 when I focused on Wales), will be the team I hope will win.

But, knowing it has been twenty-four years since they last lifted the trophy, I am fully aware that Brazil not winning the World Cup isn't something new.

I've Tried Coke Zero Cherry Float, I Wasn't Keen On It Compared To The Other Version

On Sunday March 22nd, I published a post after trying Coca-Cola's latest flavour to hit the UK.

I thoroughly enjoyed Cherry Float pointing out how my taste buds were able to grasp both the cherry and vanilla flavours sip-by-sip.

Unfortunately, I have some bad news in regard to the zero sugar version of Coca-Cola Cherry Float.

I had a bottle of the pop a few days ago and noticed something which contradicted the great taste experience I had over a week ago.

I couldn't taste any cherry. It felt like I was drinking the sugar free Coke Zero with vanilla. 

The good news for me is I still have a couple of the regular Cherry Float cans left. I won't bother with the Zero version, of Cherry Float, in future. 

Going For 4 Gets A Thumbs Up From Me

Other than a few clips on social media, I haven't watched anything from the UFL American football league in the two years since it has been active following a merger between the XFL and USFL.

With that said, I have been intrigued by one of the new rule changes that have been implemented from this season.

The new ruling gives four points for field goals converted from sixty yards or further. 

I caught the first-ever successful attempt over the weekend. I think it will make for some tense closes to games so I am all-in on such a move.

I'm also hopeful that the NFL and team owners are paying close attention to the move. I'd love to see a sixty-yard plus field goal seal a game rather than a field goal sending one into overtime in the dying hours.

Not that I dislike the latter. Those are dramatic. However, I feel going for four would be even more fun for the viewer.

The Clocks, The Clocks!!

I am sure I've written it before, but I shall repeat myself once again: I hate having to change the clocks twice a year.

To be fair, the jump to BST is more easier than falling back to GMT later in the year. However, it still bugs me having to work out the oven clock (my biggest challenge!).  I always end up hitting the wrong button resulting in me having to pull out the plug to restart things (a rookie move I've been doing since, well.. my rookie year!).

The thing that irks me the most about this year's move is that I had to turn the electrics off in my home a fortnight ago. So, I've had to do the clock changing twice within the past few weeks. 

I might come across as barmy stating this, but I should have spent the past two weeks with the wrong clock in preparation for today.

With all that said - microwaves, ovens and radios aside, thing have improved as the years have gone on. Other devices automatically change.

I also welcome another thought during the spring - next time I have to mess with the clocks, it'll be the NFL season.

Unless, of course, I have to switch the electricity off for a random reason before September's kick off.