From: StanSquncr <StanSquncr@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 13:56:24 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: UPSs
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In a message dated 98-03-20 16:04:24 EST, rdew@el.nec.com writes:

<< If your surge protector is a semi-conductor, it probably will be 
 self-limiting.  That is, it will reach a maximum block, and pass
 whatever is above that.  >>

Yes, but what you fail to point out, is the reason it will pass everything, it
will have been blown (shorted, most likely).

So, because you failed to point this out, I figure the rest of your response
isn't worth responding to.

Stan