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Old 03-09-2011, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by QS23 View Post

Side note: Is the buzzing noise actually created by arcing electricity for others who actually know more about classic electric circuits?
The buzzing is created by a buzzer Basically a relay connected to itself that cycles rapidly. The sound you hear is the mechanical sound of the relay contact clicking on and off.

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