Safe, and hopefully simple, AC detection

[Gregg]

I doubt we'll pursue this method further for this project, but had planned to install it in an enclosed box inside the machines to keep it safe. 

Let me guess; another victim of the dreaded spousal veto, the end of many household projects.

[BigfootJim]

Thanks for the info TJ232.

thx,
BFJ

[BigfootJim]

Ian.M, thank you for the in-depth explanation.  I appreciate the time and that makes a bit more sense now. 

thx,
BFJ

[BigfootJim]

I doubt we'll pursue this method further for this project, but had planned to install it in an enclosed box inside the machines to keep it safe. 

Let me guess; another victim of the dreaded spousal veto, the end of many household projects.

Not at all, it's just my son and I.  Our home is like one big man cave - TVs, game consoles, Kodi boxes, server racks, lab, other American pastimes/hobbies, etc.  I haven't had to worry about that for 15+ years, and don't plan to encumber myself again.  I love my ex-wife to death, she's one of my closest friends and I trust her explicitly; but I like having my freedom, my Jeep, my motorcycle, and all my other toys too much to let someone come in and try to change or veto things.

thx,
BFJ