Olin, I'll readily accept the 'wise', not sure about the 'ass'. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olin Lathrop" To: Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [PIC]: Direct LED connection? > > > "Ground fault" > > > circuit breakers check for current in the ground line and trip if more > > > than a few mA are found. > > > > Actually, "ground fault" circuit breakers are designed to detect any > current > > flowing from the hot that does not return on the neutral. They use a > > differential sensor to do this (counterwound coils, IIRC). This causes > them > > to trip when current runs thru either a fault in a device insulation or an > > external path (like you) to ground. > > Yes, you are absolutely right. I noticed that my statement was a bit > misleading right after I sent it and wondered if some wiseass would bother > point it out . > > > ***************************************************************** > Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts > (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body