On Aug 13, 9:01 pm, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Aug 13, 6:29 am, wrote:
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But this is consumer capitalism - as long as your working, in the
consumption loop, its not a problem - just buy a new one every 3
years. Wonder how long we, as a society, can keep up this ever
increasing consumption....oh, and don't lose your job, or retire -
your then out of the loop.

Andrew VK3BFA.

OTOH, when you retire you have time to keep older repairable stuff
running and you can visit the appliance parts stores during business
hours. My microwave is from the '70's, the washing machine from the
60's and the lawnmower from the 50's.

Jim Wilkins

Interesting dates of manufacture Jim - a slower, more gentle period
when things were DESIGNED to be serviced, assembled by people so that
another person could take it to pieces, and where there were multiple
sources of generic spares.....at least, for the 3 examples you quote.

Andrew VK3BFA.