Just need to vent...

i've done that, probably a bit more carelessly than you though

 

The manufacturer is only interested in anti-pilferage. In the past, I have on occasion sent email to the Contact address of various manufacturers suggesting improvements. Most of the time I hear nothing back, but sometimes they answer back with a reason why not or a thank you and we will consider.

 

I'm not sure how often I've scrutinized how friendly a package is or isn't while I'm still in the store. It might not have a marketing advantage without more people taking time to do that.

I usually get home with the package, and then the venting begins.

 

At the rate I go through markers, if I were to buy a package of four at one time, there might never be any repeat business (unless some of them dried out while hanging on my peg, or something).

 

The increase in robotics has always been fascinating. From the robot welders you see used at the auto factories to those little floor cleaners that both vacuum and wet mop. (We are on our second, first was just a vacuum but, now, have a Roborock that vacuums and mops and empties itself into the wall unit.) We just got our first window washer since some outside windows are around 12-feet high at their highest point and it's pretty impressive...uses suction to keep itself on there and then goes all around cleaning.

So they are working on robots to empty our dishwashers and fold clothes for us....how handy will that be? Makes me wonder how many years away we are from bringing our vehicles down to a robotic auto maintenance or repair place where you pull it in and robots do all the work. Will, obviously, take longer but robots can work 24/7.....need a head gasket repaired? Not problem, drop it off after work and we'll get the robot going and you can have the vehicle back by lunchtime tomorrow!

 

I'm not sure that sounds like a vent. Unless the robot mechanic is also going to tell me I need to come back and have my blinker fluid replaced.

 

Ha! "I noticed a slight oozing of oil from your front timing chain cover so here's a $4,400 estimate on resealing it!" "And your 2-year old battery is testing at 80% so let's replace it for $400" (This was my last Toyota service center visit with my Tundra)

 

Tamper resistant outlets are only required in some rooms. Regular outlets are still available

 

The current outlets could be worn.

 

I like the Walmart/Slime one; though you need to remember to replace the tube of rubber cement. There's a good chance it'll be hardened and dry when you try to use it again..

YMMV

 

Yes, it's not glue, it's lube to ease insertion of the string/plug.

SM-S936U ?

 

I got the Walmart/Slime one and actually used it to fix an actual tyre.
Worked Well!
I didn't even have to take the tire (switching to American spelling) off of the rim or the rim off of the car.

Easy-peasy.

Yes.
The blister-pack is 'suboptimal' for photogenic storage.
I used a 'redneck' solution:

By the time the bag starts to get 'marginal' it's time to replace the goop anyway.

MY mileage.
Nothing you will see on a YouTube hack but hey.....it's a COMPANY car!!!!
I only keep a plug kit to keep from having to wait for somebody to come and fix the flat.

 

I had mixed results putting dry rope plugs in w/o the rubber cement. Never had a slow leak using the rubber cement. There was a 50/50 percent chance without the cement - but they may have just been old dried-out rope plugs. I suppose that's why the little tubes of rubber cement are included in these newer packages - old ones didn't have them.

When the choices are sit there and hope someone stops to help or shove the plug in and go; I usually do the latter. Besides, I don't have the legs or breast for that.