Dwayne Reid <dwayner@PLANET.EON.NET> said:

> Bottom line: the FET idea is a simple, inexpensive way for Dale to
> electronically control his lights.

And it uses very little board space, very little power (not that it's a big
issue), can easily handle the current of the string of lamps, has no moving
parts, and will cost me less (from my supplier) than a good quality relay to
do the same job - with better control.  Not to mention the geek factor...  8-)

Dale

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