Jinx wrote: >> What about stepping down to 24VAC or 48v if you have such >> transformers and stepping up to 230V outside > > Yes, that would be an option to consider for safe transport of the > energy at least I don't really see what's so much more dangerous outside than in the bathroom. Other than for the cable, other isolators, outlets getting exposed to the weather and deteriorate, which has already been addressed and can be handled (conduits etc). Usually I'd say it's a less dangerous environment than the bathroom. Gerhard -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist