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   Message 71,062 of 72,318   
   Bob Engelhardt to Andy   
   Re: Remove some leds   
   28 Apr 19 15:07:58   
   
   From: BobEngelhardt@comcast.net   
      
   On 4/28/2019 1:08 PM, Andy wrote:   
   > I noticed that 1 resistor is for ac line. Does that reduce 120 v to around 3   
   v? Do i modify the other resistor? Any idea what the box like item is?   
   >   
      
   Both resistors are in the AC line - one on each side.  Don't know they'd   
   use 2, unless it is a feeble attempt to isolate the LED's from the line.   
     Yes, their purpose is to drop the voltage.   
      
   The box is in parallel to one of the resistors & I have no idea what it is.   
      
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