Old Man, that a seasoned aviation/jet mechanic would express such a laid-back, seemingly flippant attitude to aircraft quality control gives me great pause in consideration of my next flight. I KNOW that you hold yourself to high standards, but it is your expression of this thought that gives me pause. I am of the opinion that in some things there is NO margin for error. Generator safety transcends something like cat food manufacturing. Consider choosing a peanut butter versus choosing a brain surgeon, if I ever need one. I hope he would hold himself to a exceedingly high standard. Peanut butter, not so much. My fault is I recognize that by employing careful due diligence it is not that hard to do it right the first time, and have come to expect that others can do it too...if they only cared. Where was the quality control by Generac when the shovel connector was fastened incorrectly?
There is a difference between stress failure due to age or design (latent vice) and an assembly person just not caring enough to make sure the shovel connector is put on the spade correctly, otherwise called a defect in workmanship. That is what this is. Forgive me if I'd rather not need an attorney because of latent vice or defective workmanship. I just want a safe generator. You know, the old proverb, "For the want of a nail..."
My brother-in-law was Flight Engineer on an Air Force Two, corporate jet mechanic, and is a very active mechanic in the vintage war aircraft realm. Pretty sure that there are a bunch of pilots who are thankful that he holds himself to a higher standard.
Regarding your suggestion that I should do the quality assurance inspection of my own generator so that I will sleep well tonight...following your logic, should the flying public inspect the planes too?
