Blowing voltage regulators

This is a information sharing forum it is up to readers to sort it out. Lots of interesting posts and problems, what REALLY aggravates me is when the OP
solves the problem(s) and does not share.

I will not call out this forum any more than any of the rest I frequent but when it comes to the repair action found to correct the problem, the large majority of them were self induced due to poor work practices or flat out not knowing how a system truly works....many folks will not return to the scene of the crime sporting egg on their face....