In message <64D32EE8B9CBDD44963ACB076A5F6ABB02664E67@Mailbox-Tech.lecotech.local>, dated Fri, 6 Sep 2013, "Kunde, Brian" <brian_ku...@lecotc.com> writes:

I have seen spark-gap lay outs on PC boards on I/O connectors; usually for ESD protection,  but not on AC Mains. Is this a bad bad idea or something worth doing?  Pros and Cons? Other suggestions??

I believe it is done - an air-gap is arranged to break down at 6 kV on 230 V mains.
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