One other thing: (I've been on a house project today, with frequent trips to nearby Lowe's for supplies)
There was a section on kitchen trashcans, with about 15 models on display with volumes anywhere from 20 L to 50 L. Remarkably, about 10 of them had the size rated on the shelf display *IN LITERS*, including one that said 10 gal / 38 liters on the box. Whoever made the shelf tags must have had an epiphany, that using the same consistent unit for all sizes made comparisons easier. Nat From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nat Hager III Sent: Sunday, 2007 December 30 12:58 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:39960] Hardware store Saw a couple pleasant surprises at the Lowe's hardware store this morning: 5.8 mm and 18 mm plywood paneling in the lumber department, Lefarge spackling compound in 2.5 L tubs (SI-only) in the drywall section, and household surge protectors rated in Joules. Guess it was easier to use SI than make up some convoluted units, such as horsepower-minutes. Nat
