An Old Logbook Entry: Defusing a $5 Christmas Light Bomb
⚠️ EXTREME WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS. SERIOUS RISK OF SHOCK, FIRE, AND DEATH. Before you read any further, understand this: This post is a cautionary tale, NOT a tutorial. It describes a foolish risk I took years ago. The device shown is poorly made and inherently dangerous. Attempting to repair it could easily lead…