On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:58:51 -0800, "Harold and Susan
Vordos" wrote:


"Dave Lyon" wrote in message
news:9R_Kf.572037$084.85530@attbi_s22...

"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" wrote in message
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"Ignoramus3408" wrote in message
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I have this Black and Decker 450 RPM drill:

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/450-rpm-drill.jpg

When plugged into a GFCI outlet, it leaks electricity to ground and
pops the GFCI breaker. The leak is substantial, I believe, however
when plugged into a regular breaker (and handled with caution
appropriate for leaks to case), it actually works and does not blow
the breaker. So, I think, the leak is limited in extent.

You need to fix that leak. There's only so much electricity in those
drills, and if it all leaks out, it won't run any more.

LLoyd




That's really a common misconception. Electronics, and anything else
electrical actually work on smoke. We know this to be true, cause once you
let all the smoke out, they stop working.



I agree! I can't think of even one time when the smoke got out that the
tool in question still worked.

Harold

Mine worked after I put the AC input wire back together. I
think maybe the color of the smoke is the key. Certain
kinds/colors of smoke are more important than others ;-)
--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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