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Disclaimers like the one above make you wonder where the line of common sense starts and ends.
Actually, even if there is a printed warning, a lawsuit is possible in the event of a loss. The reason we engineers can't make things idiot proof is that the idiots are so creative. Lawyers live on the inevitable human misery that follows the creative idiot who suffers a loss. And every idiot in this country is entitle to a hearing before a jury of his peers (i.e. 12 more idiots).The only answer is tort reform. And meaningful tort reform is anathema to lawyers who would be out of business in short order were tort law to change. Just in case anyone is not aware, the US Congress is comprised of a body of people who are mostly lawyers. So, if you want to fix this problem find people to vote for who are not lawyers. Good luck. People who are not lawyers don't seem to be breaking their legs to get into politics. 'Tis a sticky wicket.What irks me is that our lives are so very detrimentally affected by all of this. Medical costs are through the roof because of all the frivolous law suits, large rewards, malpractice insurance, and so on. I gave up mowing my own lawn, something I used to enjoy doing, because some idiot picked up a rotary mower in his hands to trim his hedge and it go away from him and performed major surgery. He got a multimillion dollor settlement. As a result, we have all kinds of levers and gadgets that we have to hold onto or the motor stops running. I hate these contraptions.Good question Bill. Bill
As I read this, I am thinking about a thought my husband and I have had. He often goes in alone and while I ususally peek out to check on him, sometimes I get busy and forget he is even out there. Usually I am checking to see if he needs another drink. Sometimes the two of us are out there and might like to check on what's going on with the kids in the house. In any case,we were thinking about a wireless intercom system so that we could communicate to and from the house. I know this sounds nuts with the tub only feet from the door but it could serve a function in an emergency, as well as to call the "maid" for more refreshments! I know about the electric concerns, so it would have to be water resistant as well as wireless.....mmmmwhat's that goofy inventor show???