My InSinkerator

I installed an InSinkerator hot water dispenser about 15 years ago. Why? Because I am lazy and filling up a kettle, boiling more water than I need - takes too long. So I got one of these.



I have used it may times a day - instant boiling water!

However, last weekend it shuffled off this mortal coil and so this weekend I replaced it.

But (there is always a but!) - when I bought the original I knew it was an American design and creation. It is one of the very few products of the USA that I have (If you don't count model engines - none of which are made anymore).



Made in Racine WI - Nickname(s): The Belle City of the Lakes, Kringleville, Invention City. Also what I thought was the home of Dremel tools.

I was therefore more than disappointed to see this label on the replacement.



Will this one last 15 years?

I have seen the demise of British industries and brand names are now meaningless for the origin of equipment. Nearly everything now on the market is Chinese.

Anyway, last year I bought a Dremel tool as my original (Made in USA) burnt out after 20 odd years. I had a look at it and my new one was made in Mexico.

I went and checked all my Proxxon tools and was pleased to see that they were all made in either Germany or EU.

So I thought, I know Britain makes bugger all now but what about America and I came across this web site.

https://survivalblog.com/all-american_tool_manufacturers/

Sad times but at least some of the names are survivors.