open message to all techs: the very first AC outlet each of our benches sees is a Ground Fault Protector - that way all the rest of the bench outlets are 'protected' from excessive current in the ground ckts ... GPF outlets are inexpensive and available in most hardware/electrical supply places ... we have had one or two that developed relay problems (sound familiar?) and had to be replaced - otherwise they have saved customer eqpt (and Techs) from serious damage when grounds get applied where they shouldn't be ... they aint perfect but they do work .... MikE --- Certified Virus Free By MikE Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.324 / Virus Database: 181 - Release Date: 2/14/02 ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.