> "it is my view that the Chinese copper is in some way defective."
It is my view that the Chinese copper is not defective at all but the process
is.
During the tempering of the metal it is formed into either a soft pliable
structure that can adapt and survive the dynamic environment of a power cord or
the same copper is processed into a hardened structure that remains rigid and
motionless inside a house wall. Just like human beings when we are born we have
the same cell structure but our upbringing establishes our attitude either as
willing to bend and coexist with other human beings or be an inflexible jerk
who thinks all people will accept him to dictate what is right and what is
wrong. I suspect the Chinese used the Copper with the rigid characteristics
(similar to an aggressive and calloused attitude in humans) and tried to make
it perform in an environment where wire flexibility is desired. (similar to an
adaptive and respectful attitude in humans)
Just a thought.
Ahmet
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:14:52 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] West Marine Crimpers?
>
>
> > The geek in me would love to know what the interaction of the gauge of
> the individual strands vs the wire gauge vs insulation flexibility is, in
> regards to fatigue induced breakage.
> >
> > >
>
> Norm - Last year I bought five Chinese 1/2" angle grinders on sale from
> Harbor Freight for $15 each. I bought so many because I expected them to
> fail soon but a well-made Western tool can cost ten times the Chinese
> units. I like to have several grinders with different wheels so I don't
> have to keep changing wheels. It turned out the only failure mode so far
> has been that the switch failed or a wire broke in the power cord near the
> motor. I ended up bypassing the switch and installing a cord switch on the
> power cord. In the process I discovered that the wires often broke easily
> inside the insulation so I know I will have to buy some new non-Chinese
> power cords. I have powers tools from Western manufactures with cords that
> have lasted for many years so it is my view that the Chinese copper is in
> some way defective. My point is that it appears that some copper wires are
> more equal than others (sorry - I couldn't help myself!).
>
>
>
>
> > I read once, that RNLI call outs were mainly due to engine and electrical
> problems.
>
>
> Norm -
>
> Long Version: I saw a little of "Jay's Garage" TV program. The camera
> moved in on Jay and his chief mechanic peering into the engine compartment
> of an antique Bentley. "Hi there." says Jay brightly, "We have here an
> English vehicle with an electrical problem. So what else is new?"
>
> Short Version: Q - Why to the Brits drink warm beer?
> A - Because Lucas makes the refrigerators!
>
>
> Norm
> S/V Bandersnatch
> Lying Gloucester MA
>
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