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>I sometimes wonder, why this is not a buisness model. There must be money in making cheap items ever lasting.

It is, and it's wide out in the open. I bet the high end water heater with a solid reputation for quality would have proper hinges and insulation. It's just that most people are wary of paying a premium for what they perceive to be the same item.




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