[Paridel]

they generate protons that fry it

I believe you mean photons, not protons ;-)

But yes, it can be turned off and still be effected.

-paridel

[blackdog]

Keep your grounds as short as possible and as many as possible. Isolation from input current and the ability to discharge while disconnected from input current/mains is the key. Good design principles in all cases. We manufacture on the cheap. Payback's a bitch.

[RaceBannon]

Actually, I meant electrons! :)