From: Bernard Tyers (btyers at domain snet.wit.ie)
Date: Mon 04 Oct 1999 - 16:27:28 IST
On Mon, 4 Oct 1999, John P . Looney wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 04, 1999 at 12:59:46PM +0100, Bernard Tyers mentioned:
> > > Good tip! I usually leave the power in while messing with boards as it's
> > > an easy way to get a (reasonably) good earthing before touching
> > > components. Not any more.
> > always always always unplug the power...
> > 220V going thru your arm isn't a good idea.
>
> Wuss.
you wouldn't say that if it was for 8secs at domain about 0.8A
All I could do was say "cool, nice light show" as the variac exploded in
front of me...didn't have to shave for about a week...
have had respect since then
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