[GTALUG] computer hardware testing tools.

[D. Hugh Redelmeier]

Are there actual sparks that you know of?  The only kinds of sparks
that I'd accept are

1. When you unplug a heavy (inductive?) load, like an ordinary
electric kettle.  That seems to be normal.

2. Static electricity -- when you get grounded after shuffling across
a carpet when humidity is low (winter, if you have no humidifier).
Also after putting on or off a nylon coat.

Anything else sounds unsafe.  I'm not an expert in these matters.

| From: Karen Lewellen via talk <talk at gtalug.org>

| My landlord has offered a dedicated line in the living room, but  I am unsure
| that will solve the computer problems in my office, sparks from somewhere
| impacting my system.