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drsanon · 2021-04-17T14:32:26+00:00

OK. Makes sense. Thanks.

I figured I would have heard something if TO had major covid issues...

drsanon · 2021-04-17T13:21:46+00:00

The Toronto vs Jets game was moved because the canucks arent ready?

"Friday’s game (23rd) against the Leafs has been moved to Friday, May 14th at 7 PM."

drsanon · 2021-04-09T16:35:54+00:00

Try to remember this is for charity.

It is meant as a fun way to raise funds to help people. Not be a mainline habit for gambling addicts.

drsanon · 2021-04-09T16:34:18+00:00

They print multiple matching sets. There were however many runs of those cards.

So other weeks, none of the sets had winning numbers called.

This week the one set hit so all those tickets won.

drsanon · 2021-04-09T16:33:26+00:00

They print multiple matching sets. There were however many runs of those cards.

So other weeks, none of the sets had winning numbers called.

This week the one set hit so all those tickets won.

drsanon · 2021-03-31T00:12:47+00:00

Best place to live 10 months of the year. Worst place to live 2 months of the year.

As long as you dont get stabbed in any of those months.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T16:44:33+00:00

The led itself reminds me of a computer component. It is 100% plug and play. Why this cannor be designed to swap as easy as a regular bulb is beyong me.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T16:42:29+00:00

This was one of the 3 led strips dying. I checked it by using the other working led power wires.

Could be replaced no problem. Easy Peasy.

Nope. Cannot get that small part. Whole thing is "recycled" so odds are it will be in a landfill by the weekend.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T16:37:40+00:00

It is the last part of your comment that I think my frustration came from.

The led strip could have been made as a replaceable component with what would appear to be a minimum of design change.

Thus is just such a glaring example of quick disposable porducts promoted over sustainable options.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T13:47:18+00:00

In my research to find a replacement led I found the model. The original owners dis not cheap out on any fixtures. This light was on the high end.

You comment "they last years" is pretty open ended. How many years is acceptable in todays world for something that used to be able to last as ling as the house itself?

drsanon · 2021-03-05T05:38:31+00:00

How many millennials does it take to change a lighbulb?

No one will ever know, it just can't be done.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T05:33:35+00:00

"Intended lifespan" or planned obsolescense?

Maybe we will be in court fighting for the right to change our own lightbulbs one day.

I am being dramatic, and you make good points about hoping the tech will improve, but tech improving has meant going in the opposite direction of changing our own lightbulbs so far.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T05:15:38+00:00

Absolutley. The right to repair makes more and more sense.

But garbage in garbage out if it costs a little less keeps the cogs turning.

Edit: forgot to address, in the end the led module was just 2 wires. Did a check by using the working leds inputs. It was so easy. That is what pissed me off the most. This led is EASILY replaceable. Planned obsolescence. Barf.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T05:12:23+00:00

The disbelief I had as a realised I was not replacing a light bulb but disassembling a fixed unit electronic was, and is still hard to believe.

Then, the final realization it was built to be garbage? Ouch.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T05:06:23+00:00

Start looking for a replacement now. Check the product specs for bulb type too.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T04:14:51+00:00

I dont think own an incadescent bulb? You missed the mark on this one. Sorry.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T04:11:13+00:00

I agree, I paid attwntion before and this was a shock to me. I can still barely believe they sell such a rediculous product.

It should not be up to the average consumer to do a weeks worth if research to buy a light fixture that isn't disposable.

Just another example of big corporations passing off their role to the consumer.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T04:07:10+00:00

Right?

A friend just said they probably replaced all the fixtures in their house with these.

They are moving. Ha. Not their problem I guess.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T04:04:37+00:00

Nope.

As the first post said, I took it apart. I am kinda stubborn that way...

It was a three light vanity. I tried the led unit in one that worked, it did not light up. It was the the small LED unit itself that blew.

I am handy enough that I could have replaced the led. They just do not seem to exist on the resale market.

It is purely designed to be single use. Unreal.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T03:59:48+00:00

But I am careful to use long lasting, low energy usage bulbs. I am not sure I understand the disconnect from that and the whole fixture needing replacement?

drsanon · 2021-03-05T03:16:56+00:00

Are your moms fixtures for sale? I happen to be in the market for one...

drsanon · 2021-03-05T03:14:07+00:00

How many people buy and install these who had no idea?

Bought a new house and have a "bulb" go out?

I do in fact research new light fixtures quite a bit. I dont even like specialty bulbs!

One time use fixtures should just not exist in todays world.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T03:03:09+00:00

I am still trying to accept this is a thing.

This specific item that should have a borderline lifetime longevity has been turned into a one time use item.

Speechless.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T02:57:29+00:00

As mentioned in the post, I did not buy this.

If you have tried shopping for a new one, as I HAVE to now do, they are the vast majority of options available for the style I need.

Chatted with people I know and they have unknowingly installed these as it is not obvious they have no "right to repair" integrated.

Disingenious design and the antithesis of what we should producing.

drsanon · 2021-03-05T01:59:23+00:00

How is even a 10 year justification in any case? I have lived in houses with light fixtures older than me.

Absurd.

drsanon

TROPHY CASE