Post by keith on Dec 4, 2018 3:46:44 GMT -5
I often wonder if the things I find vexing are also vexing to others. For instance, the fact that all stock power cords will fail within a few years because of a deliberate engineering defect. They all crack and short out 
in the particular part of the cord that extends from the plug in. This happens because of the constant twisting and turning of the plug when the device moves or the cord shifts. This could be rectified in production design by extending the more firm material of the plug in to the sheath surrounding the wire immediately adjacent to it that is vulnerable to this problem...but they don't. American auto makers used to use what was called "Planned obsolescence". The vehicles were deliberately designed to fail so you'd buy more cars. That system was abandoned when superior foreign designs almost wiped out the American industry. For some reason; the manufacturers of computers, phones, and cameras...get away with it. Possibly there is..."Collusion" 
involved.
In any event, I want to end this tyranny. I solder all shorts whether it's electronics, tools, equipment, or electrical cord. A few minutes of pleasant activity produces a like new section of wire that's stronger than the original. After the wires are soldered
you coat them with liquid rubber and wrap them in a few tight winds of electrical tape. The repair will never fail under normal circumstances so...save a few bucks and stick it to these arrogant manufacturers who ignore us at their peril 
. Most men will be familiar with soldering methods but women may not have been exposed to the skill. It's very easy to learn and very cheap to purchase and use the iron and a small spool of solder. You tube DIY videos are clear and concise or I will explain and illustrate the process myself.
in the particular part of the cord that extends from the plug in. This happens because of the constant twisting and turning of the plug when the device moves or the cord shifts. This could be rectified in production design by extending the more firm material of the plug in to the sheath surrounding the wire immediately adjacent to it that is vulnerable to this problem...but they don't. American auto makers used to use what was called "Planned obsolescence". The vehicles were deliberately designed to fail so you'd buy more cars. That system was abandoned when superior foreign designs almost wiped out the American industry. For some reason; the manufacturers of computers, phones, and cameras...get away with it. Possibly there is..."Collusion" 
involved. In any event, I want to end this tyranny. I solder all shorts whether it's electronics, tools, equipment, or electrical cord. A few minutes of pleasant activity produces a like new section of wire that's stronger than the original. After the wires are soldered
you coat them with liquid rubber and wrap them in a few tight winds of electrical tape. The repair will never fail under normal circumstances so...save a few bucks and stick it to these arrogant manufacturers who ignore us at their peril 
. Most men will be familiar with soldering methods but women may not have been exposed to the skill. It's very easy to learn and very cheap to purchase and use the iron and a small spool of solder. You tube DIY videos are clear and concise or I will explain and illustrate the process myself.
