What does this red light mean ?

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What does this red light mean ?

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That's just a warning. White would be more dangerous.
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Re: What does this red light mean ?

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Yes your nut looks perfectly safe. No need to worry about it becoming molten until at least light yellow. :lol:

I wonder how much amperage that is?

I'm mildly impressed at the insulation tape for not having melted off already.
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I believe it's simply a thermal indicator light, and simply means 'Hot, do not touch'.

If only soldering irons had such indicators...
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You'd be surprised at just how common an occurrence that really is.
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Classic. I want some fancy hex shaped bulbs!
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It means press to reset 😜
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Terminal on left looks like it's held with 1 thread as well. .. a classic by bodge and scarper ltd
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