[ale] [Slightly OT] Parts source for consumer electricals.

Jim Kinney jim.kinney at gmail.com
Mon Dec 3 19:58:28 EST 2012


I suggest to package that pile of consumerism dung up and pay shipping to
the nearest HB office with a note telling them why you are telling everyone
on every mailing list why their post-sales customer support is lower
quality than a used car lot.
On Dec 3, 2012 10:03 AM, "Neal Rhodes" <neal at mnopltd.com> wrote:

> **
> Hamilton Beach toaster oven now burns my cookies to a crisp.
>
> It is obvious that the thermostat, (<http://www.cd-thermostat.com/product/cd504.htm>
> http://www.cd-thermostat.com/product/cd504.htm)  has burnt up contacts
> and is unrepairable.
>
> This is a $0.50 part which can be replaced in 60 seconds.   Push on
> connectors, no soldering, bada bing, bada bang.  And of course Hamilton
> Beach will not sell this part.
>
> It appears I could buy a container load and have it shipped from China,
> but given my age, I don't see ever needing that many.   They have yet to
> respond regarding a domestic distributor.
>
> I find no sources for that part, unless somebody knows of an electrical
> supply house that doesn't show up on searches.    This part is probably
> used on every Hamilton Beach toaster oven made.    Thoughts?
>
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