Jim Wilkins wrote:

On Nov 14, 3:38 pm, wrote:
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Although repairable devices are possible, I don't think the world is
ready for what would be required to make them the "norm".

People of 2010 don't want to go back to the 'sixties - even if, when
all is said and done, we'd all be better off for it.

Some things that -are- still repairable are usually replaced. Who has
recut a faucet seat, changed a CPU or rebuilt a carburetor or starter
motor?


Yes to all of them. I even soldered a cracked brass valve body for
my shower after it froze.


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