----- Original Message ----- From: "Clifton" <clif.gwr@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: [modeleng] Throw away society > Hi All, > Just a Rant about the modern throw away society. > > Our five year old Freezer from a major World famous manufacturer ( > actually made in 2005 according to the plate) has developed a faulty > Thermostat. > When I tried to get a replacement stat from a spares company, I was > informed the appliance is obsolete and spares are no longer available. > I contacted the manufacturer who after over a week has now informed me > that they may have possibly found a source of supply but meanwhile via the > Internet I found a spares supplier who can get parts for obsolete > appliances so I have ordered a new bit. > > So in all these times of Carbon Footprints and recycling etc. etc. the > manufactures are far more interested in new sales than repairs. > > End of Rant > Regards > > Clif > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject > line. > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.