Originally Posted by
Matt Fellman
I'm intrigued.... So, it's not okay for temp use and not for permenant use.... So, what is the purpose of this slinky-like plastic matter that is for sale in every hardware store in the country?
Or, am I mis-understanding the sarcasm here?
Don't get me wrong, I know these things are junk and have no place in a house.... but they are sold for a purpose. I guess my question is, what is the purpose?
What Rick said, plus,
Many items that are not approved and listed for specific uses (such as the corrugated pipe) can and are sold because they offer an easy way out of something that may be harder or costlier to repair. Where there's a market, there's a product, even if it is not allowed or approved!
Kinda like using a can of fix-a-flat in your flat tire. Not recommended or a proper repair and it is flat-out (pardon the pun) dangerous to the tire installer but sometimes effective and a lot cheaper and faster than taking your wheel off and into the shop!
Eric