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Fraser:
Just read this from the BBC  :-+

'Right to repair' law to come in this summer https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56340077

It is not clear whether this will include electronics like iPads etc. If it does, Louis Rossmann will be pleased with this precedent as he fights for the right to repair, and the supply of parts to do so, in the USA  :-+

To my way of thinking, if you gain the right to repair a washing machine, that contains electronics, why would the same rules not apply to Hi-Fi, TV and Computer equipment. TV’s are mentioned in the article.

A big question will be parts cost though. I have seen a situation where an OEM is willing to supply parts to bona fide competent repair technicians (health and safety concerns) but the prices are scary high.

Fraser

SilverSolder:

What are all the brexitard^h^h^h^h^h  freedom loving leave voters going to think about staying in sync with the Brussels tyranny??

CJay:

--- Quote from: Fraser on March 10, 2021, 12:52:00 pm ---
A big question will be parts cost though. I have seen a situation where an OEM is willing to supply parts to bona fide competent repair technicians (health and safety concerns) but the prices are scary high.

Fraser

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I've a feeling I know how this will go.

The manufacturers will insist on training for technicians for 'safety reasons'.

Once a technician is accredited then the manufacturer will allow them to buy parts but there will be a clause in the accreditation that allows said manufacturer to suspend/revoke accreditation on a whim if they suspect you of using non genuine parts or selling on genuine parts to non-authorised repairers.

Said genuine spares will be modules for 'safety reasons', I.E. a complete PCB swap out and they'll be *eye wateringly* expensive.

There'll be a hefty surcharge that can be refunded on return and inspection of the faulty board to discourage parts swappers so there'll be no ordering up a board to 'borrow' chips off it.

I.E. pretty much the same as it always has been for authorised repairers.

Alti:
Companies want to make money, that is their only goal.
Every time someone repairs an appliance, the company looses money.

About four years ago EU introduced ban on recycling of disassembled appliances/whitegoods.
Previously I could go to the local scrap yard and pull out a pump, heater or a wiring loom from a scrapped appliance to repair mine. Since new regulations were introduced scrap yards can only accept and resell complete appliances. I have not repaired a single appliance since then because, even though these parts are there, I cannot buy them now.

That is EU right to repair  :bullshit:

Fraser:
SilverSolder,

A good idea is a good idea, no matter the source. You seem to be under the impression that those who voted to leave the EU think every idea the EU cane up with was bad..... not so me thinks. An issue with EU ideas is that they can take a long time to ‘happen’ as all member states need to agree and, in some cases, a member state, or states, objects to even a good idea ! The EU has had some very good ideas and there is no shame in continuing to stay in step with those good ideas coming out of the EU.

It is the bad, or poorly considered ideas coming out of the EU that will fall by the wayside in the UK  :)

The EU is not a ‘bad’ institution, it is just the classic ‘Committee’ situation that was recently described by its own leadership as a lumbering oil tanker compared to the speed boat that is now the UK  :D I personally like speed so will go with the ‘Speed boat’ that is nimble and fast to respond rather than wallowing around trying to manoeuvre.

Only a fool would ignore good ideas, no matter where they come from  :-+

Fraser



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