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repairability

Not bad for a Sunday morning! LOL [Linked Image]

This is something that infuriates me about all things technical/mechanical nowadays. I am, actually, an electro-mechanical engineer by trade. But it tees me off no end to tell clients that something is irrepairable because the parts aren't sold separately - you have to replace the whole gizmo. Cars are a prime example of this [Linked Image]...it's utter wastefulness, and one reason why I would NEVER get into the motor trade.

Remember the day when you would happily strip down a contactor to replace a broken spring... You'd be lucky to find the same pattern of device on sale now - let alone the ruddy parts for one!! [Linked Image] I know those who wouldn't even deign to clean contacts now; just change it out!

Such a throwaway culture...it's a great pity. Worse though; it teaches our kids no respect for engineering, quality or cost. "If it's bust, just chuck it and get another"! Oh...that one's broken too now, oh well we'll get another...

If hindsight were foresight, we'd all be millionaires!