"Crappy is often made rather than born." Gee. For a minute there I did not think you were talking about pianos. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <RNossaman@KSCABLE.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 1:57 PM Subject: Re: "Gay clientele" was RE: Erard Grand Piano > >"plastic crappy tubing prone to leakage" > > > >You know, what might appear to be "crappy" to you might be all that the > >former home owners could afford. I'll bet that they had many a pleasant > >flush through all that "crappy" plumbing. You and I who know more than the > >average person about plumbing material quality quickly realize that copper > >is quite the superior material to use. But we should not berate the choice > >of "crappy" plastic plumbing for those less informed, or those that cannot > >afford copper. > > > >Gee, did I read a similar post when I characterized a M&H Aeolian console as > >"pukey"? :-) > > > >Calling 'em as I see 'em (and yes, I realize, so are you Robert!) > >Terry Farrell > > > Most times I've seen plastic pipe installed by the homeowner, it was > because they were scared witless at the thought of sweat soldering copper > joints and figured the plastic installation was idiot proof. Hint: it's > not. Price is usually quoted as the deciding factor in favor of plastic > when they have gotten installation estimates from someone who's not afraid > of sweating and priced it accordingly. "Outrageous!" They say. "I'll buy > some plastic and do it myself". Crappy is often made rather than born. > > > Ron N
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