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From: mike@amdcad.UUCP (Mike Parker)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: washer/dryer/lawn mover info needed
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Date: Wed, 20-Mar-85 15:34:54 EST
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> > an electric washer keeps the electricity from leaking out when
> > you turn a switch off.
> > 
> > 				Matt Fichtenbaum
> 
> is a little metal (semi-conductor?) ring with long cord attached; 
> you insert in into your faucet and plug the cord into a switched 
> wall outlet.  That way, you can turn the faucet's drip on and off 
> by merely flipping the switch.  
> 
> If that's not called an "electric washer", what is it called?
> 
> 			John Chambers [...!decvax!mit-athena]
> 

Maybe I should let this one die, but.....

John, I'm afraid that you've mistaken the "electronic washer"
for the electric washer. Matt's right.

Mike @ AMDCAD