Posted by Steve@Advance on January 02, 2021 at 17:59:45 from (66.169.147.211):
In Reply to: Making things simple posted by 37 chief on January 02, 2021 at 12:48:08:
Several reasons.
The manufacturers make what sells and makes them the most money.
Some of it is planned obsolescence. The goal is to get it through warranty without totally destroying the reputation.
Some is government regulations.
Some is keeping up with the competition.
Circuit boards are cheaper to build (or buy from China)and install than mechanical relays, and timers. Faster and easier to install too. Today even when you find something with old school relays, timers, and switches they are so miniaturized they don't hold up.
I would say for the most part, just about everything has improved except appliances. What used to last 20-30 years now lasts 5 to 10.
Automobiles, trucks, and tractors have certainly improved, but they have intentionally complicated them beyond the typical owners ability to do much more than change oil.
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