Electric kettle acting up, not starting, cutting off early? Don't toss it.
Try this:
Pour out the water,
Flip that rascal over,
Grab a cotton swab,
Dip swab in oxalic acid or vinegar, (I use BarKeeps Friend)
Swab around the circular metal contacts -- just the biggest ring is fine.
Swab around again with a clean dry swab
Just remember this helpful mnemonic: PFGDSS
pretty, effective visualization (video) of #climate change 1880 - 2021, with source data.
Feel better about the patient's chances. The scrollwheel contains the seeds of its own demise. The axle material has flaked off a bit into the button, presumably obstructing the electrical connection inside. Compressed air may help. Can somewhat see it here. White on left is plastic axle, resting on blue button. Magnification is ~20x
Isn't this interesting?
back to civilization* after a few thousand miles on the road. Box of DDG swag waiting for me on the porch. Surprise!
* aka places with cellular networks
ideal for precision work