Egineered Disaster

Originally Posted by t00nces2

Can you tell what metal the gear is made of?

Die cast zinc alloy, the zinc is sacrificial. These parts are engineered to self destruct via electrolysis, I've read on few forums some machines only last 4.5 years.

The art of war is to weaken your enemies economy with counterfeit, same game - send them crap.

Originally Posted by alloy2

Die cast zinc alloy, the zinc is sacrificial. These parts are engineered to self destruct via electrolysis, I've read on few forums some machines only last 4.5 years.

The art of war is to weaken your enemies economy with counterfeit, same game - send them crap.

i hope youre not insinuating that the only ones responsible are the Koreans/Chinese.

ALL involved parties are guilty- from the brand owners, whether they be based in Japan, Korea or the USA, the mostly Chinese manufacturers, the distributors/agents & retailers around the world.

if they make quality products that last a lifetime, these guys will go out of business so they are all very much in favour of products that last just a few years bcos they want to keep us all coming back for more.

but as scrappers, theres a silver lining in that for us.

Originally Posted by msmoorad

i hope youre not insinuating that the only ones responsible are the Koreans/Chinese.

ALL involved parties are guilty- from the brand owners, whether they be based in Japan, Korea or the USA, the mostly Chinese manufacturers, the distributors/agents & retailers around the world.

if they make quality products that last a lifetime, these guys will go out of business so they are all very much in favour of products that last just a few years bcos they want to keep us all coming back for more.

but as scrappers, theres a silver lining in that for us.

... but we won't be going back for their brand again. People see and hear about bad brands. I think Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge make really cool looking cars..... that are best suited to committing suicide in a garage.

Originally Posted by t00nces2

... but we won't be going back for their brand again. People see and hear about bad brands. I think Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge make really cool looking cars..... that are best suited to committing suicide in a garage.

I take it you wrench on your own vehicles, as do I. They are and always have been “different”. I want a Jeep, but am now apprehensive because of this exactly.

Fumes or a gun?

Originally Posted by msmoorad

i hope youre not insinuating that the only ones responsible are the Koreans/Chinese.

ALL involved parties are guilty- from the brand owners, whether they be based in Japan, Korea or the USA, the mostly Chinese manufacturers, the distributors/agents & retailers around the world.

if they make quality products that last a lifetime, these guys will go out of business so they are all very much in favour of products that last just a few years bcos they want to keep us all coming back for more.

but as scrappers, theres a silver lining in that for us.

Are you insinuating that scrappers should turn a blind eye in the name of profit and ignore possible health issues caused from degrading zinc making sulphuric dioxide in an enclosed area.

In todays world most laundry rooms are not far off from the kitchen where mother and toddler are baking an apple pie.The kitchen is the heart of the home.