• Drusas@fedia.io
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    4 days ago

    You wouldn’t likely see it on the handle in the US because it’s uncommon to hold the handle. Most people prop the catch so that it stays running on its own.

    • MisterFrog@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      This seems insane to me. You cannot latch the handle to continue dispensing, without actively holding it in Australia (and I imagine most countries?)

      Seems insane because it’s removing a layer of protection (you, noticing the automatic shut off mechanism isn’t working) for barely any benefit.

      Though, I don’t know the statistics on how much this contributes to extra spills or fires.

    • anomnom@sh.itjust.works
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      4 days ago

      We also have probably 1000x the number of pumps In the US. Maybe more.

      I’ve been thinking of gluing maxi pads to the speakers when they blare ads at me, but my wife told me they’re too expensive.