Phil Allison wrote:
"Ian Bell"

Safety. One of the functions of the relay is to disconnect the HT if the
PSU connector is unplugged. If I just switch the ac and bleed the HT there
will be a significant HT voltage on the PSU connector for long enough for
someone to get a shock from it. That's one reason why I prefer to switch
the dc HT.


** Bell must be the biggest idiot on the face of the planet !!!

What sort of UTTER MORON uses a connector with exposed and ** touchable
pins** for the output of a high voltage PSU ??

Has the pommy ASS never noticed how AC supply leads ALWAYS use
connectors with female pins on the end that goes to the equipment ????????

Unbelievable.


Of course I use female pins. Unfortunately, female pins are not by
themselves sufficient to stop a stupid enough person from connecting
themselves to them. Disconnection is the only really safe option.

Cheers

Ian