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Old 07-02-2013, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by technicolor View Post
I like that, sounds simple, but what what the purpose of the metal or cardboard sleeve?
Aside from just holding it together, the metal can is the common negative for the caps inside. The cardboard sleeve is there to prevent you from getting shocked if you touch the can. Typically only an issue of the set has a hot chassis.
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