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• ROSSINDETROIT commented on Stupid light switch can't be opened
  I still take apart things that can't be fixed. It's usually destructive disassembly but it's quick. If you can't reanimate a device, at least learn from its death. Scrutinizing the innards of a defective socket, switch, power supply or speaker may yield knowledge and parts that will help repair the next one....
• BritSwedeGuy commented on Stupid light switch can't be opened
  In other news, the UK government is to ban light switches....
• ROSSINDETROIT commented on Stupid light switch can't be opened
  One cautionary note about taking things apart. Electrical equipment with vacuum tubes runs at extremely high voltages. Even when unplugged from the wall the capacitors can retain enough high voltage charge to injure or kill. Fixing tube gear should be left to professionals and the fatally reckless....
• ROSSINDETROIT commented on Stupid light switch can't be opened
  Motorcycle with engine made from Rolls Royce Merlin cylinders referred to above. Scroll down in this page....
• Takuan commented on Stupid light switch can't be opened
  @68: "in other news the UK government is set to ban the operation of light switches by non-approved,non-government registered and licenced personnel" there, fixed....