> >Apparently RED leds are a big no-no on commercial equipment; perhaps 
> >the OGB selection is for that sort of application?
> 
> This may be due to CE certification, and similar rules 
> elsewhere. I did a unit that used a red neon indicator as a 
> power indicator, and had to change it to a green LED to get 
> by the certification fellow who was checking for CE.
> 
> Red must only be used for an emergency alarm AIUI. 


Maybe that explains the popularity of blue LEDs.  Still, it's pretty cool
that you can get green neons (& other colours) these days.  Is that what you
used?

Tony

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