Homer J Simpson wrote:

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
...

You thought it was when you told him to replace it with a fixed
resistor.

Perhaps you missed this from the OP: -

"Incidentally, I have been fixing electronics professionally for many years,
I do not need to be warned about safety, etc."

I took that as a statement of expertise.


Changing the subject to hide your mistake? Shame on you. Perhaps
you think I'm stupid, but I'm not.


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Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida