[R-390] Line input filter safety diatribe

[Barry Hauser]

Dave wrote:

'As kids'.  Whaddaya mean, you don't still do it?  C'mon, come clean!

The walking VOM

Barry sez:
Truthfully no -- I was going to try it again for old time's sake, but no 
matter how many I buy, I can't seem to lay my hands on the right sized 
batteries one when I need 'em.  The only thing handy right now is one of 
those little 9-volt jobbies -- and I seem to remember a bad experience 
taste-testing those -- a bit too tart for my sensibilities.

Be sure to add to the safety section of the Y2K Rev 3 -- "Whatever you do, 
DO NOT test GFI's with your tongue.   Also, keep one hand in your pocket at 
all times.  Better yet, keep BOTH hands in your pockets."

Oh, and my late Mom would like to make sure you add "Be careful with that 
thing - -you'll put your eye out!"
 (or get electricuted or burn the house down, or .... whatever).


> -----Original Message-----
> From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Barry Hauser
>
> And that reminds me of when, as kids, we would "test" small
> batteries with
> the tips of our tongues.  The more "flavor", the stronger the battery.
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