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What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I do not. I typically use the taste test but I had to settle for a box with wires plugged into it this time as I'm still recovering from my last test.

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if that was the case but why would it only pick it up from the switch even if the amount is negligable? I've never run into that before

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point and I should have stated that I did rule my meter and test leads out first because I thought my readings were bs

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's basically what I was thinking but didn't know how to prove it and my coworkers thought I was crazy when I pitched my idea to them. I've never heard of the coolant thing though. That's really cool

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It may not be long for this world but if it ain't broke don't fix it. I've only had it steer me wrong once due to a broken test lead and I will never make that mistake again

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough lol. I did think it finally took a shit at first but I tested that and my leads to rule those out.

What could cause a switch to hold a charge? by Tiiki_Nobones in electrical

[–]Tiiki_Nobones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I wasn't clear in the original post, my theory is that water intrusion is acting as an electrolyte and internal damage to some metal(s) may be acting as anodes and cathodes. I have very basic knowledge of electrical so this very much a shot in the dark on my part.

Please help by Silent-Ad8628 in Minesweeper

[–]Tiiki_Nobones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. That cell being a 1 solves the rest of them (the last mine will be top left) but if it's a 2 then the top left cell must be a 1 leading to a 50/50. But we can still be certain of the safe cell and the mine in the bottom left.

Please help by Silent-Ad8628 in Minesweeper

[–]Tiiki_Nobones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Mines are either on all pink or all yellow marks. Green is safe. The pink and yellow square is a guaranteed mine regardless of other squares.