how to avoid planned obsolescence (and change a shower riser rail)

This is a more of a pragmatic rant against the perils of planned obsolescence mixed in with a bit of fixing a broken shower rail. My regular channel viewers will noticed that this shower has already been fixed once before, (which was a temporary fix) • How to fix anything wi...
Tips on DIY measurement, porcelain cutting and adapting to problems all included
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[@darattaqwa]

10:27 use a pointy object to in the tip and pull out the dried section of silicone, if that doesn’t work, use a Stanley knife to cut through the tube near to the tip section, you can then scoop out any silicone / adhesive / caulking and then stick back together using electrical tape so you don’t waste the contents of the tube

[@RobTheFrugalist]

That whole tube was solid. It was weird as it was previously unopened.

[@darattaqwa]

@@RobTheFrugalist in that case you are probably right, it had gone off or manufacturing defect

[@RobTheFrugalist]

Yeah it had been hanging around in the garage possibly for a few years... what was funny was the wilko stuff I had assumed had gone off as I last used it 6 years ago had actually kept its freshness. Phew. Else trip to wickes ask wilko is no longer...

[@darattaqwa]

(Comment deleted, was meant for another video)

[@RobTheFrugalist]

I am more of a Jesus follower. All the best in your pursuit of God.

[@darattaqwa]

@@RobTheFrugalist I’m sorry Rob this comment was for another video I watched immediately before watching your video (and as a Muslim I believe in Jesus, as a mighty messenger of god but not the son of god)

[@RobTheFrugalist]

No problems whatsoever. I am familiar with the Muslim faith. Have a great day.