On Thu, 15 Dec 2005, Richard Prosser wrote:

> Only when it's turned off.
> I think I'm missing something here .

The original circuit also has a 'leak' resistor in parallel with the 
switch so the led sees some current even if the light is off. So much 
for 'zero consumption' when the light is off.

Peter
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