cubastreet
Espresso Fiend
Science just put a rocket on Mars, they didn't do that without testing
Ask science how it tested the effects of temperature on orings.
Science just put a rocket on Mars, they didn't do that without testing
I read that as "onions"! (My unscientific tests show that I prefer red onions to be raw and brown onions best cooked.)Ask science how it tested the effects of temperature on orings.
The thing is it doesn’t matter if a Dualit toaster dies as unlike 99% of modern stuff it is fully serviceable and supported. Here’s the spares page for mine. Anyone capable of using a screwdriver and following basic wiring can replace anything that can break or wear out. This is exactly what I’m banging on about on the Right To Repair thread elsewhere. With these toasters Dualit score 100% IMO. I will happily pay more to own product of this quality/design integrity. I have no intention of ever buying another toaster. If Dualit ever vanish as a business I’d stockpile some spare elements and a timer at that point.
Read the regs. It's in there.Ask science how it tested the effects of temperature on orings.
I am really not kidding. As Steve mentioned up the thread, lime scale is seen as useful in that it builds up in lead pipes and helps to keep us humans safe from the injurious effects of lead. There is a school of thought that has suggested that exposure to lead was a factor in the decline of the Roman Empire. Will plastic been seen as a leading factor in the destruction and decline of industrialised mankind, I hope not. Anyway, who cares about a few extra db's if it’s keeping you away from the possible impact of ingesting more plastic from your kettle. I will check mine with my db meter later.I realize you’re kidding but lime scale makes kettles louder, IME. Descaling with sodium bicarbonate fixes it.
Update - can the induction hob idea. Mine blew up this morning when switched off, so gas it is for me.As above was my solution. Went to a stainless steel kettle suitable for use on gas, electric and induction stoves. 15€ from my local Auchan
The one slight positive, medicine is at least advancing at an amazing rate so hopefully we can minimise or reverse any negative effects
I read that as "onions"!
Check out the film Dark Waters for an example of how Dupont did this.
I thought it was obvious. Clearly a challenge to some. A reference to one of the most infamous technological failures with tragic consequences.Was my oring reference too obscure? Nevermind.
By it's nature, science can't prove anything to be safe, it can only fail to prove something unsafe.
Sometimes the research is funded by the patent holder and they fail to identify a critical hypothesis.
Sometimes the patent holder withholds information from the public. Check out the film Dark Waters for an example of how Dupont did this.
Serious question - Is that about the non-stick coating used by Tefal (and others)?.
Just the same as laws don't stop people committing crime. However nobody suggests that a legal framework is a waste of time. It's administered by human beings, therefore it's always going to be imperfect.By it's nature, science can't prove anything to be safe, it can only fail to prove something unsafe.
Some people think that materials, chemicals, processes etc. are safe if they confirm to regulations.Just the same as laws don't stop people committing crime. However nobody suggests that a legal framework is a waste of time. It's administered by human beings, therefore it's always going to be imperfect.
Safety is influenced by human behaviour. A knife is safe, used properly. It doesn't stop people cutting themselves. It doesn't mean that knives are a bad idea.Some people think that materials, chemicals, processes etc. are safe if they confirm to regulations.
Long term effects aren't identified without longitudinal studies, which obviously require substantial funding and potentially take decades.
Teflon pans are said to be safe if used as directed, but I'm sure I'm not the only person who's overheated one and inhaled the resulting fumes. I'd rather not do that again.
Interesting on the cars, it's the use of extensive testing to determine the best (probable) performance in any number of wholly unpredictable operator misuse situations and over the years it has greatly improved safety. I too would choose a 5 star rating, who wouldn't? That's testing used to improve our odds when it all goes wrong. I then choose to get on a bike on the same streets and expose myself to orders of magnitude more risk. I know about those risks at first hand.You're right, but the design and materials affect the consequences of abuse. A cast iron pan can be reseasoned. You're more likely to survive a crash if you're driving a car with a 5 star crash rating than a series 2 land rover. You make your choices.
If you have a plastic kettle you're going to be ingesting bits of it even using it as designed. Given the choice, I'd rather not.