Ian Malcolm wrote:
Tim wrote:
No, in many cases, its better stuff, or at least "compatable" at less
price.
I dont enjoy having to go shopping with a magnet to eliminate all the
fittings with chromed or brass plated mild steel parts in places where
on a marine fitting they should have used stainless, brass or posasibly
even bronze. Most of the electrical crap is identical to that at a
caravan shop at several times the markup. I guess you spell it as
stainless 'steal'. See how long mild steel contacts last on a small
yacht . . .


Ian, I see what yuo mean. I forgot about thr high prices of imported
stuff in your country, due to the very high tarrifs. which isn't
actually a bad thing.

Electronic stuff isn't that bad, but I know what you are saying about
pipe joints,fittings, etc.

Yes, "Stainless" should be "stainless", Same way with brass. Not made
with alloys , or metals of dubious strength.


The Lucas design team *must* be behind the gaskets used on most
!'waterproof'! boat connectors. Haven't these @$$holes *ever* heard of
O rings?

Er...probably not.


Speaking of a spoof on Lucas , do you also have one for Girling????

If not, somebody should!
Sorry, no.
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