Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption
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jema
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Spare parts rip off as usualSome months ago I went to great length when rebuilding my bathroom, not to screw all the shower bits into the tilework on the grounds that at 6 years old the shower life had to be near its end.
a couple of days ago (timed for the hot weather naturally) the shower motor ground to a halt.
Cost of similar new Triton shower £143, cost of replacement motor from Triton £93 
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tahir
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I had an NEc fax art work a couple of years ago, £150 to buy, it broke down I identified the bit that needed replacing, NEC quoted £185.00 for the replacement 
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Treacodactyl
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Similar thing with printers where can can almost buy a new one for the cost of two ink cartridges.
Aren't there any generic parts that could be used? The downside is it might take a while to get hold of them.
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jema
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| Treacodactyl wrote: | Similar thing with printers where can can almost buy a new one for the cost of two ink cartridges.
Aren't there any generic parts that could be used? The downside is it might take a while to get hold of them. |
TBH i am sure I am on a lost, 6 years is old for a shower, the motor is fubar, but I think the thermostat is on its way out as well.
Does make me wonder about going for a system with a generic booster pump though. Divides up the points of failure. Like buying a hifi separates system.
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