Hi Folks,
Agreed, having spares is a good thing, that's why I bought two.
Pricey little buggers, + shipping.
To clarify my question, are there any technical reasons for so many variations?
When indoor plumbing came to much of the United States in the 1920s~30s, there were over 200 plumbing manufacturers, all with different stem sizes, packing styles and sealing washers at the end of the stem. The manufacturers did this so you had to buy their specific replacment parts.
I believe it was around 1932 that a federal standards board took a look at all the options and
limited production to about 20 variants covering kitchen, bath and tub faucets.
Good standards CAN happen.
Would you be happy if new bikes were limited to one of a dozen styles of derailleur hanger?
Somebody please tell me why the USA isn't fully metric? !
I'd walk a mile to get a good answer. Oh wait... : -)
Thanks and good health, Weogo