The power in that switch
Comfort comes at a cost. In our case, the household enjoys a good cup of coffee. The proper bean, the proper grind, the proper machine. Going back about a decade, we decided that the “8-cup drip” was actually a drain on finances, given that the last couple of cups were used to keep the waste drains clean, and so we shopped for something better. Not French press; too reminiscent of camping (where I still FP). Instead, an espresso machine was our choice.
Not one of those steam-punk monstrosities that is equal in value to a small (Italian) car. No, I’m sold on Saeco. And our purchase has been golden with one small flaw. The switch that makes it all happen tends to wear out, every few seasons. We’re there. Our model is no longer sold, but support is available. With that in mind, I dithered and finally pushed [BUY].
In this international, connected marketplace, the article may not cost too much ($30 for a little rocker switch), but the transport is brutal. I’m having my parcel navigate the troubled waters of the international postal system… (for $33). I could have gone foolish, with a courier firm (for $85). I’m not THAT foolish. The parcel will take a few days (please, only a few days; the switch is ready to fail any cup now). I’ll unplug the old, plug the new and relax. And yes, the switch is probably available for a few dollars less in the industrial market, but I don’t have the patience to measure wire tab angles and inside vs outside dimensions in two different system. I’m going for simple, not cheap.
