What about TV sets? Can I trust the inch measurement stated by the manufacturer/reseller or do I have to measure it myself in order to make a fair comparison between different sets? /Ruben On Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:13:10 +1200, IVP wrote: > Reply from the retailer today says ..... >=20 >> The measurements given are for the 20L Necessities model you >> referred to. Normally any discrepency between the stated >> capacity and working this out by the dimensions is that in general >> total litres is measured by filling the cavity with liquid, as well as >> a small tolerance for a % higher or lower than that stated. >=20 >> A guidance note on the Consumer NZ website states - >> Check how much usable space it has >> Actual capacity can be less than what manufacturers say. >> Make sure it will fit your microwave cookware and baking dishes >=20 > OK, well, thanks for replying, but would love to know how a > measured volume can contain 25% more in water. 19L is still 19L, > not 23L. And why it is that manufacturers are allowed to over-state > capacity way past the point of tolerance or artistic licence >=20 > Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .