Question about cutterhead maintenance - was I running it backwards for 6 months?

I was on a job in Mobile Bay last summer when the senior operator pointed out my cutterhead was actually throwing material back at the barge instead of feeding it. Has anyone else found out they were running their gear wrong for way too long, or am I the only one who missed that basic training?

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miles94620d ago

Remember that time I spent like a year trying to figure out why my car's windshield wipers left streaks every time it rained? Turned out I'd been putting the blades on upside down for six months. It's wild how you can do something the wrong way for so long and just assume that's how it works because nobody told you different. I think a lot of us have these little blind spots where we just never question the basics.

barbaraw4720d ago

Question whether it's really that big a deal though, @miles946. I mean, sure, it probably bugged you, but upside down wipers still clear water somewhat, right? They're not gonna cause an accident or anything. Feels like one of those things where you might be overthinking it a little. I've driven around with wipers that were basically just smearing mud for years and never gave it a second thought. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like we get too caught up in tiny imperfections that don't really change the way things work. Your mileage may vary, but I'd rather spend that year on something that actually matters.