In message <[email protected]>, dated Wed, 13 Mar 2013, Ed Price <[email protected]> writes:


Scott, what is a ?critical component??

It's a concept in safety standards - a part whose failure would directly result in a safety hazard.

How would I recognize one?

They are usually covered with approval logos.

Would it be proper for me to tear open a product to look for these devices?

Oh, go on, be a devil! (;-)
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