> Thanks for all the replies. It all makes sense now. Perhaps someone can do a similar explanation for relays and switches. Relays sometimes have a label that says something like "Do not break tab off before cleaning", and the tab covers a hole in the relay case. Why would you want or need air getting to relay and switch mechanisms ? -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body