Groups | Search | Server Info | Login | Register
| From | Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | aus.cars, aus.electronics |
| Subject | Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase |
| Date | 2023-12-07 22:05 +1100 |
| Message-ID | <ktdn78Fj3vpU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <ktdmrjFk2vgU2@mid.individual.net> |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On 7/12/2023 9:58 pm, Sylvia Else wrote:
> I bought an Arlec pedestal fan yesterday. When I got it home I noticed
> that it claimed "DC motor technology". Turns out that instead of a mains
> lead, it has a plug-pack that connects to it.
Was that one of those remote controlled ones?
>
> Anyway, I assume their motive for this change is cost, so we may see it
> in other models/brands. Something to watch out for.
More like easy compliance with Aus electrical standards.
>
> As it happened, a part was missing, and I was able to return it for a
> refund.
Lucky!
>
> Sylvia.
>
--
Xeno
Nothing astonishes Noddy so much as common sense and plain dealing.
(with apologies to Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Back to aus.cars | Previous | Next — Previous in thread | Next in thread | Find similar
OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-07 21:58 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-07 22:05 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-07 22:54 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-07 22:58 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2023-12-08 06:17 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 11:03 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-08 04:09 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-08 07:03 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 08:11 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2023-12-08 07:26 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-08 10:59 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 11:06 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2023-12-08 10:56 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> - 2023-12-08 13:21 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 04:58 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-08 12:26 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-08 15:03 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> - 2023-12-08 16:18 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 21:43 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au> - 2023-12-09 09:25 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 19:15 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 04:55 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-09 11:48 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-09 13:05 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-09 19:18 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 19:19 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 19:18 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-09 19:19 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-10 04:45 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-10 12:47 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-10 19:14 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-10 19:30 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-10 21:52 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-10 22:22 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-11 04:54 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 11:07 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-08 12:12 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au> - 2023-12-08 15:46 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-08 19:34 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-08 20:20 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase jonz <not-here@over-there.org> - 2023-12-08 16:07 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 16:55 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-08 19:32 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Sylvia Else <sylvia@email.invalid> - 2023-12-08 21:42 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-09 14:02 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase jonz <not-here@over-there.org> - 2023-12-09 10:46 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-09 13:04 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2023-12-09 14:32 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-09 15:34 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Keithr0 <nothing.to.see@here.com.au> - 2023-12-09 16:36 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Mighty Mouse <"squeak!"@thecheesefactory.com> - 2023-12-09 21:38 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase Computer Nerd Kev <not@telling.you.invalid> - 2023-12-08 16:23 +1000
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 04:59 +1100
Re: OT: Pedestal fan purchase "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2023-12-09 04:52 +1100
csiph-web