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Damn you short cables.... (lemmy.ml)
submitted 11 months ago by furycd001@lemmy.ml to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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I always check stuff like this with new appliances, but I guess there's some people who don't....

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[–] Decoy321@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Thank you for that interesting read. Seems like quite a lot of effort and risk for a cheap toaster.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

For a cheap toaster, yes, I wouldn't bother either unless it was the best toaster ever. But for more expensive things, like an air fryer, power tools, vacuums, any thing with sentimental value... it is a great skill to learn how to do safely.

Just replacing a broken plug on an extension cord can save you big, the good cords are going for $20+, a new plug is closer to $2 (although replacing the plug removes its safety for outdoor use as it's no longer a water tight seal).

Its usually cheaper to replace the damaged part than the whole unit.

[–] Gabu@lemmy.ml 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Seems like quite a lot of effort and risk for a cheap toaster.

It really isn't - if you have the technical knowledge.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 11 months ago

And if you do chances are you'd happily take other people's cheap toasters and repair them just for the fun of it.