Re: OT: extension cords

ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote on 5/23/2025 4:32 PM:

On Fri, 23 May 2025 17:01:48 +0000, dsi1 wrote:
 

On Fri, 23 May 2025 2:29:29 +0000, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
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On Fri, 23 May 2025 1:04:57 +0000, Bruce wrote:
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On Fri, 23 May 2025 00:45:43 +0000, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
(ItsJoanNotJoAnn) wrote:

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When my large B&D toaster oven died while still under
warranty, I had to cut off the portion that had a code
printed on the cord.  (Last place I'd think to look for
a code!)  I had to return that portion to B&D for a
refund.  Pretty much ruined the length for any further
use.

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I bet they're trying to stop the dubious practices of extension cord
fetishists.
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Quite possible or making sure the owner is not making a
false claim in hopes of getting another toaster oven
for free.

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It's not difficult to replace a power cord on most appliances - unless
B&D has designed the item so that it's difficult to replace the cord or
open up the unit.
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The power cord was not the problem with the toaster oven.
It was the heating element and would heat no higher than
250°F.
 Thankfully, it was still under warranty and that length
of about 6 inches of power cord was all they wanted from
the near dead toaster oven.
 

I have to install an ice maker in our new refrigerator - this involves
drilling 5 holes in the freezer wall and installing a water valve in the
back. That's positively medieval. Who the heck buys a refrigerator
without an ice maker these days?
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Raises hand.  That would be me, I have no use for an
ice maker or shortly down the road making friends
with the repairman.  Ice dispensers are the weakest
and most frequent breaking point on a refrigerator.

They are unreliable and not worth the time, effort and expense. Much more trouble than they are worth, and all I've seen were of very shoddy construction. I don't need shit like that to complicate my remaining years. Piss on ice makers.