> > speaking of transistors, anyone know of a NPN transistor that can handle > 300+VDC at about 1Amp, 3Amp max > > joe > > Try a BUV47A, 450V.CEO max, 1000V.CBO max, 120mW.POTmax , 9A max. It amy do the trick. Usually used for high voltage switching. There is also the MJE13007 or the MJE13005. they sell for around £2 to £3 in the UK. Dave