[AT] Names that have become generic

Ralph Goff alfg at sasktel.net
Wed Mar 31 20:34:08 PST 2004


Walt, there will likely be mechanics that don't know what a condensor or a
carburetor is anymore. Since electronic ignition and fuel injection have
replaced them. Just old machinery people like us will remember them.

Ralph in Sask.
http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/lgoff/latestpage.html

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Subject: Re: [AT] Names that have become generic


> In a message dated 3/31/2004 4:07:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
PGA2 at hot1.net
> writes:
> Capacitor is the correct term for the electronic component. A "condenser"
> would actually be a part of a refrigeration system or a still.
>
> Phil
> Phil must be younger than us old guys when we called them Condensers.
Giggle
> some body want to inform him about the good old days.
>
> Walt Davies
> Cooper Hollow Farm
> Monmouth, OR 97361
> 503 623-0460
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