On 3/17/07, Ray Saintonge saintonge@telus.net wrote:
Not long ago I bought a new stepladder manufactured in the United States. It is full of stuck on labels warning people about dangers of misusing the product. For a few of us it would seem sensible not to attempt to change the blade on a table saw while the motor is running, but there are people who would win handsomely in court because the manufacturer had failed to post a label warning them of an obvious danger. One can never underestimate the power of unfathomable stupidity.
Totally off-topic, but I notice that many of those squeezable mops have a huge sign saying WARNING: WET MOP BEFORE WRINGING OUT.
I don't understand: a) how it's possible to wring out a dry mop b) why you would want to wring out a dry mop c) what harm could result.
But obviously it's important for some reason.
Steve
On 3/16/07, Steve Bennett stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
Totally off-topic, but I notice that many of those squeezable mops have a huge sign saying WARNING: WET MOP BEFORE WRINGING OUT.
I don't understand: a) how it's possible to wring out a dry mop b) why you would want to wring out a dry mop c) what harm could result.
"a" is because "wringing" is being used as a shorthand for "operating the wringing mechanism". "c" is because many materials are less flexible when dry than when wet, something that is not obvious to the average person. As an extreme example, take two sticks. Soak one of them in water for a few days, then tie each of them in a knot. Guess which one breaks in the process?
On 3/20/07, Mark Wagner carnildo@gmail.com wrote:
"a" is because "wringing" is being used as a shorthand for "operating the wringing mechanism". "c" is because many materials are less flexible when dry than when wet, something that is not obvious to the average person. As an extreme example, take two sticks. Soak one of them in water for a few days, then tie each of them in a knot. Guess which one breaks in the process?
Ah yeah, that makes sense. "Don't pull the lever while the mop is dry - you may break it."
Steve