Russell,

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:28:51 +1200, Russell McMahon wrote:

> Memories of university years :-)
> 
> <DTTAH>
> Old ?TO66? metal can transistors make a very nice bang and broadside 
> of debris when mains-assisted. Turn power off before inserting. Check 
> thrice. Which I, long ago, once failed to do :-). But only once.
> </DTTAH>

Did you mean TO3?  And were you aware that some of the large power transistors, such as 2N3055, contain 
Beryllium, which is something that you *really* don't want to breathe in, or otherwise ingest?

Cheers,


Howard Winter
St.Albans, England


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