[G4] Re: G4 Digest, Vol 26, Issue 3

[Ronald Steinke]

On 9 October, 2006, at 2:09:29, Richard M. Kriss wrote:

>  They all contain encapsulated smoke and leaving them on increases  
> the probably of releasing
> the smoke.

This statement is partially incorrect. The smoke is not  
"encapsulated", it is purified and condensed. Upon release to the  
atmosphere, it will cause the immediate failure of any electronic  
device within 1.4 meters with the exception of battery powered  
wristwatches and hearing aids.