My idiot neighbors never controlled, watched, or interacted with their idiot 10 year old son (unless you consider their screaming-his-name-at-the-top-of-their-lungs-in-the-middle-of-the street-as-a-method-for-calling-for-his-attention "interaction"). So, given the appropriate tools of destruction...fireworks and lighter, free time and no supervision...he proceeded to shoot fireworks at my house and light the accumulation of dried up materials in my gutter on fire. He's lucky he could run faster than me. I'm lucky he could run faster than me. I would have pulled a "my mother" on him and he would have never touched a firework or lighter or come anywhere near my yard again. Of course, I'd be in jail and not telling you this story right now, so maybe it was a win-win that he took off running. I digress. I stormed over to his house and, in my pent up fury and naturally occurring Irish-temper, let his pitiful excuse for a mother have a verbal lashing that would have shamed my own mother, whilst searing through her skin with my maniacal blazing eyes of fury. Never had that problem again and shortly thereafter they moved. Sometimes it pays to be nice and sometimes it doesn't. Only you will know what works best with this person you've had time and experience with. I wish you the best of luck. And, if needed, I'd be happy to come over and out-crazy her anytime. Sometimes I just need to blow off a little steam. ;)

@maxima9 It is most likely an air pressure switch. That is what the clear tube going into the back of the control panel senses. As the water in the drum fills it creates air pressure in the tube. The other end of the tube goes into the drum and is usually connected to the center agitator which has holes in it. As the water fills the drum the water will fill the clear tube and increase the air pressure. This pressure change is then read by the computer in the control panel. Once the correct pressure is reached for a small, medium or large load then water inlet valve is turned off. It is most likely all computer controlled and not defeatable. I suppose you could cut the tube and insert an tee. Then attach a tube to the bottom of the tee and route it outside your washer somewhere convenient. Then put a gas tight valve on the end of the tube. When you want more water in the drum open the valve to allow air to enter the clear tube and keep the pressure inside the tube low. Once the water level is close to your liking, close the valve and the pressure will then build inside the tube and eventually reach the proper pressure to turn off the water. That procedure above would all be premised on their being no timer on the water fill valve. Many computer controlled valves don't rely JUST on the pressure switch, but rather amount of time the valve has been open as well. This is to prevent a flood. The fill valve has a max GPM rating that can't really be exceeded by increasing pressure. The manufacturer knows what this rating is and programs the computer to close the fill valve before the tub would theoretically overflow. This is usually a safety in case the pressure switch fails. Even if you COULD increase the water level there is no guarantee that the motor is strong enough to properly agitate. If they designed it for 6-10 gallons of water and you can fit 25-30 in it that would mean the motor has to work with 240 instead of around 80lbs, plus the weight of the clothes. You see to be an eco washer also means they can cheap out on parts as well. Smaller motor, less cost, etc. I would not "trash" the washer. Just sell it used on any of the normal online places. Someone will take it. Then don't make the same mistake again.

So you do support the circus? What am I missing here? What did I previously misread? 1st, in addition to federal cases that are filled against Barnum the USDA completes regular inspections. During these inspections a report is filled out and fines may be imposed for any infractions. These do not go to trial. Please post your source for the "federal goverment that regulates the use of wild animals." (Uh, do you mean the USDA?) Where did you retrive the statistics youhave entered? 2nd, wow! Double wow. I just have no idea how to respond to your line of thinking, it really blows me away. All living things on this planet must "earn their keep?" Do you think these animals do not do so in the wild? Humans have set up a barter and monetary system in which we are rewarded for our work and allowed freedoms and time to do as we please. What are circus animals rewarded with? Food? They can obtain that for themselves in the wild, why do they need to be captured and confined which leads to health problems and a shortened life? I have talked to people who work with the circus, I cetainly didn't get the view point you are speaking of at all! As far as the world changing and the habitats of these animals being destroyed. Soon there will be no natural habitat? Soon is a very relative term, what is your time line and where have you received you information. Why aren't you naming your sources. I support conservation and conserving these habitats. Acclimate them to their new circumstances is absuard. We need to conserve our nature, clean our oceans, preven the destruction of the rainforest or it might just be the end of us all. Also, I have seen humans interacting with wild animals at the zoo. Many times!! What are you talking about? Your mentallity seems to be a very selfish one. The cases you are speaking of when elephants were forced to work when they are sick, the were extremly ill. I am sure you have taken time off when you were very ill. Also, what benefit is their for "urban children" to see humans interacting with wild animals? Why is this soooo important? Shouldn't children be taught to respect nature, not to take advantage of it? I still can't get over it: "And what's wrong with animals earning their keep just like humans? What makes them better than us?" Again, the MOST CERTAINLY earn their keep in the wild!!!!! That is such a crazy thought. As far as them being better then us, I have said I believe in animal testing for medical purposes. This is not be treated equally to humans. Yet, with all the studies that prove the diminished life for these animals you still think the circus is important?!?!? Yes, humans work to "earn their keep." But for most of us we do so to improve the value of our life. To take that vacation, to have a nice car or house, to have the ranch or farm you desire, to enjoy good food and dine out. What the heck do these elephants get that is so darn great? Again, studies have PROVEN that their life is diminished greatly and they will die prematurely!

Thanks for clarifying. I thought aha - the ideal house plan for you must have been achieved if you were able to tweak it every time. :) My parents stay in a downstairs bedroom that is unfinished at the moment. There is a remnant piece of carpet there and a bed for now. It all takes time. gw-eek on your story bunko story. I cannot imagine. :( I am really not a cynic but I have thought if there is anyone out there that gets through a build kids or no, full time job or no, diy or no, winter of all winters or no and never had an idiot doofus (we preferred dork) moment or 10 between them - well they are lying! Or maybe it's true and I just cannot relate to that whatsoever. :D While we were building and DIYing we had made up names for each other that we used when we were doing work, real names like Phil and Rick. When working as subs on our own house we assumed those names. I am not sure where that came from but it was kind of comical so it stuck. Sometimes Phil and Rick didn't work together well at all and there some tense less than loving moments and harsh words shared. But when they left for the day the husband and wife behind those assumed names were back and could carry on and talk about Phil and Rick this or that in 3rd person. And - we can still talk about and laugh about the time that Rick and or Phil did this or that. I suspect when it's kitchen backsplash installation time Phil and Rick will be back to work. But now I can't remember who is Phil and who is Rick but I must be Phil and it must be short for Phillis.......I dunno. Ya do what you do to make it all work and come out on the other side as close to normal and healthy as you can.