Re: sunbeam grinder
Java,
I think it is a "sign of the times" that we now readily accept things can be "cheaper" and if so - a relatively short life is acceptable. Whatever happened to the "whole of life" cost when purchasing something? It appears to have gone out of the window - totally....
If something costs twice as much but lasts 3 (or even 10 or more times longer) it IS much better value. (And with my environmental hat on - So much better for the planet)... Whilst I accept that it is harder to find the extra money, it can be done if people are serious about getting quality.
And even if the reason these units are failing is adjusting the burrs with beans in them and the unit stationary..... (which I agree shouldnt be done) then why is this not a problem with Lux, Iberital and all the other grinders using this burr set. Id suggest the designers took this possibility into account and have used a more robust material which doesnt deform as readily.
People do make mistakes, people dont follow instructions.... and this must (and generally is) accepted by manufacturers. Whilst the effect of such misuse cant be totally eliminated in all cases, it can be minimised. For example the manufacturer of a childs swing will put an absolute maximum load for safe operation...... but knowing some people wont pay attention.... the actual safe rating will be much higher than that advertised..... an "el cheapo" clone will often fail either just at or slightly above the rating..... the manufacturers rating in the second case is legally correct.... but a little smarter engineering and the willingness for the consumer to pay more for the item pays dividends.
Originally posted by Javaphile link=1181435470/0#14 date=1181621589
I think it is a "sign of the times" that we now readily accept things can be "cheaper" and if so - a relatively short life is acceptable. Whatever happened to the "whole of life" cost when purchasing something? It appears to have gone out of the window - totally....
If something costs twice as much but lasts 3 (or even 10 or more times longer) it IS much better value. (And with my environmental hat on - So much better for the planet)... Whilst I accept that it is harder to find the extra money, it can be done if people are serious about getting quality.
And even if the reason these units are failing is adjusting the burrs with beans in them and the unit stationary..... (which I agree shouldnt be done) then why is this not a problem with Lux, Iberital and all the other grinders using this burr set. Id suggest the designers took this possibility into account and have used a more robust material which doesnt deform as readily.
People do make mistakes, people dont follow instructions.... and this must (and generally is) accepted by manufacturers. Whilst the effect of such misuse cant be totally eliminated in all cases, it can be minimised. For example the manufacturer of a childs swing will put an absolute maximum load for safe operation...... but knowing some people wont pay attention.... the actual safe rating will be much higher than that advertised..... an "el cheapo" clone will often fail either just at or slightly above the rating..... the manufacturers rating in the second case is legally correct.... but a little smarter engineering and the willingness for the consumer to pay more for the item pays dividends.


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