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John Stevenson22/03/2010 13:16:16
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What about publishing articles in the magazine that have an element of risk attached  by using white text on white paper ?
  
That should please all the flat earth society.
 
.John S.

Edited By John Stevenson on 22/03/2010 13:17:15

Edited By David Clark 1 on 23/03/2010 12:06:31

David Clark 122/03/2010 13:34:37
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Hi John
I could do but then they would complain that they could not buy white ink to print it out.
regards David
 
Circlip22/03/2010 13:40:02
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No, but you could get black ink to print on black paper and then the grubby finger marks wouldn't show.
 
  Regards  Ian.
Jeff Dayman22/03/2010 14:31:08
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in my opinion low voltage devices should never be fitted with mains plugs or receptacles, to prevent the risk of them getting plugged into mains. If it can be it will be.
 
There are so many low voltage connectors around, and some really cheap ones for cars, I would encourage people to use those instead.
 
The "weatherpack" style are reliable even in wet weather, and have no exposed male metal terminals. They are recessed in the plastic shells to resist shorting when disconnected. Spade connectors are also available now with nylon shells around male and female terminations, are very cheap and can be crimped without special tools. Panduit and Faston are two brands.
 
I believe a statement should be made that the mains plug arrangement in the article was for experiment only and that low volt connectors are recommended for anyone making drill mods as described.
Ian S C23/03/2010 08:34:44
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A good connector is the one that fits car ciggy lighter sockets, you will then be able to use the drill from the car. I use this system on a home made petrol powered power supply (Villiers 2 stroke an lucus car alternator). Ian S C
John Shepherd23/03/2010 10:14:49
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What about publishing articles in the magazine that have an element of risk attached  by using white text on white paper ?
 
 
That should please all the flat earth society.
 
.John S
 
I find this post offensive and this type of comment, particularly the Italian reference, has no place in this type of forum. The fact that it appears to be supported by the moderator and editor in the following post does not help in my opinion.
I think it should be removed.
 
John Shepherd

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Circlip23/03/2010 10:43:30
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Most of todays battery powered DIY toys have Nimh cells fitted which was/is supposed to eliminate the "Whisker" theory so it's pointless Zapping them.
 
  Yes, I agree, the frivolous comments should not be taken any notice of, Percival will be rotating at a dangerous speed that some may regard a serious forum to be used for sutch waggery. 
 
  Regards Ian
David Clark 123/03/2010 12:07:27
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Hi There
I did not support it, missed that bit.
Only replied to the white ink bit.
Now edited out.
regards David
 
Steve Garnett23/03/2010 13:06:22
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This whole 'element of risk'  thing is ridiculous. Everything has an element of risk about it - even posting this comment, for heaven's sake, as you'll see. At the extreme risk of stating the blindingly obvious, the only elements of risk that needs to be considered seriously in this context are the ones that could significantly affect 3rd party users rather than the perpetrators, whom we have generally agreed can look after themselves - and we have to assume the worst case here, which is that this is to the exclusion of any or all others.
 
I think that the general point has been made, quite sufficiently. David, could we lock the thread now before it gets any sillier?

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