My point exactly. Same situation in SE U.S. Nicely put, Roman. I'll add just a few more words: "it's like russian roulette" CL > No I don't like it at all. > I(n) the Microchip lab which probably has isolation > transformers and nice SMOOTH 120v ac mains it > will probably work forever with just the resistor. > Here in Australia with some of the dirtiest 240vac > in the western world I wouldn't even consider it. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body