> Pull out the plug and touch it and you'll get a jolt, maybe enough > to fall off a ladder and bring your metaphor to life Yes, that's true. I've had a nip or two off of small caps in circuits like it. Good suggestion about adding discharge Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .