On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 5:31 AM, Mike Harrison wrote= : > Just found some pricing on the Thermaltronics "Metcal-alikes" - about 25%= less than MX5000 : > http://www.ams-electronics.co.uk/product_details.asp?CategoryID=3D9&SubCa= tegoryID=3D10&SubSubCategoryID=3D22 Does anyone have any idea what that silicone paddle shaped thing is on the cable to the handpiece? My Blackjack Solderwerks station came with one, and I have no idea what it's for. Josh --=20 A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 -Douglas Adams --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .