"A.Lee" wrote in message
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In message , The Medway
Handyman writes
Using my Wickes/Kress SDS today in chisel mode & noticed a black sludge
creeping from the chuck along the chisel. Nothing I've ever added to
the
chuck, because I've never added anything.
I suspect that 'this is not a good thing'.

Yes, it's a rather intricate technical problem which I have come across
before. Actually, I'm coming across it with such monotonous regularity
it's becoming rather tiresome.

The problem is of a money/brand nature. You didn't spend fifteen times
as much money on a big name tool. Apart from the issue of getting black
sludge on your £2000 per pair overalls, you will have to factor in the
time / miles lost during your visit to A&E.

Very good.
The other side is, if it had been bought from Aldi/Lidl, there are
German NHS vouchers enclosed. As the Germans are so efficient, the time
travelling to and from Germany would probably be less than the trip to
the local A&E, hence it would actually mean a time saving over buying
the quality tool.
Of course, no one should sully themselves (especially a self employed
businessman) with the the local A&E, when there are quite adequate
facilities available at BUPA et al. Yes, the cost is £250 per month, but
when factored in over the 10 year life span of your average Handyman, it
must surely mean the cost is worth it, as the time spent waiting is time
lost earning. A couple of stitches after slipping with a knife - you
have obviously used a £3 knife, when a £25 knife would have been more
stable and not slipped, but the after effects are the true costs, why
wait 2 hours, when for peace of mind, just £250 a month would help.
You've got to think of all the hidden costs!

Yes, and BUPA would ship you to the nearest A&E and it may not be the one
you want.
This happens with none elected procedures at BUPA as they don't have the
staff or kit to cope with emergencies.

Alan.

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