> I'm just not too sure on the safety of the system, Jinx. > The bulbs are connected directly to AC so they would need > suitable physical protection - how have you organised that? > > RP I presume this is what you're talking about - The strings used where sheathed in clear heat-shrink tubing. But many 240V strings available off the shelf don't have even that protection - the bulbs are bare and as they have passed all the regs and been deemed fit for sale I guess you take the same risk that you would with any exposed conductor. Obviously it's not the intention to make something dangerous, but accidents and stupid human tricks do happen -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body