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Tim Streater wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
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On 20/04/17 10:00, Andy Burns wrote:
Bill Taylor wrote:

it's odd that the Ecodesign directive doesn't seem to apply directly
to wood burning heaters at all.

Ecodesign is a broad EC project, it's been the reason for phasing out
incandescent lamps, low powered hoovers, expensive 'intelligent'
central heating pumps, etc ... woodburners are just the next thing in
their sights, along with kettles, hairdryers etc.

How to make all old kit obsolescent by regulation.

Old kit becomes obsolescent naturally. Anyone still using a 405 line VHF
TV? No? Was that because of the EU?

Well it's what happens when you are ruled by an unelected unaccountable
oligarchy. Why is anyone surprised. The oligarchy is in the pockets of
German big business, end of story.

No matter how often you tell a lie doesn't make it true

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