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Once could be just about forgiven (it gets hot in summer who knew that), but to have it happen again a few weeks later cannot. Well, the thing is: we weren't a
by goodcanadian 7y ago
Once could be just about forgiven (it gets hot in summer who knew that), but to have it happen again a few weeks later cannot.
Well, the thing is: we weren't able to change the laws of physics in those few weeks. Metal still expands, so the wires still droop in the heat. The system is designed for normal conditions; sometimes it doesn't work in abnormal conditions. They could probably do better, but it takes time, effort, and money which are all in limited supply.
- ben_w 7y agoI think the point is: if it happens multiple times per year, it’s something that should’ve been designed for, and “abnormal conditions” isn’t an OK excuse.
- goodcanadian 7y agoYes, but last summer's heat waves definitely count as abnormal conditions (though I fear that they will become more and more normal in the future).