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I am always suspicious to switches with metal handle. I also dont like those little knitter switches, unless they are mounted in a grounded plate.



i've seen those (don't know which manufacter) mechanically fail after a high on/off cycle count, shorted pole to pole, and i think they could also short to the housing...

[This message has been edited by :andy: (edited 06-02-2004).]