Hi, OK, I know that's a beginner question, but I've been making proto boards for only a short time now, and don't know the answer to everything. I've seen production boards with the vias plugged and want to know if it will help reliability, if it's good practice, etc. Should I plug the vias? Does it make it more reliable (keep out flux and other stuff)? Or does this make the through hole connection less reliable? I could hit them really easy as I install the parts, so it's no hassle to do. Just want to know if I should.... -- Dan Devine -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body