On Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:08:58 -0800, "kdf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Quoting snarlydwarf > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > It is probably especially annoying when you have to keep differing > > stocks for differing markets, making inventory management far more > > complex. > > Thankfully, good planning means you don't have to. Many manufacturers > have already converted their own parts, so you can easily convert your > own products. Plus, the concept of RoHS is that it gets rid of bad > things that are better left out of the environment, air, landfills. > Granted, it does make it harder for the electronics hobbyist. > Reworking lead-free solder takes a bit more effort.
Yes, wonderful. But what does it mean for the longevity of the devices? Under US pressure Mercedes Benz converted their wiring harnesses to biodegradable materials in the early nineties. The engine wiring harnesses started failing due to time and heat about ten years later and all had to be replaced (to considerable cost for the owners, MB wouldn't pay). I hope my SB's won't start biodegrading after a few years. If so, the net effect to the environment may well be negative. Good intentions are not enough. http://users.adelphia.net/~infoage1/complaints_nhtsa_mercedes_wiring_harness_failures_1991_1996.html Regards, Peter _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
