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# Reduce power
- URL: https://www.chrismessina.me/blog/reduce-power/
- Published: 2006-04-18T06:01:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-25T03:35:30.000Z
- Author: Chris Messina
- Tags: Personal

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If things are getting out of control, reduce power. A system can tear itself apart if there's too much power being applied. If you notice shaking / yelling / vibrations, you probably should reduce power, then gently figure out what's wrong. Don't add power in a panic.

— wisdom from [Mr Weekly](http://david.weekly.org/?ref=chrismessina.me)

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### 💬 Comments from the original post

**[Lloyd D Budd](http://foolswisdom.com/~lloyd?ref=chrismessina.me)** · 2006-04-22 19:44:15

Context of David's comments?