>         0.47uF 250V      120 Ohms       LED
>          Polyester       1/4W            //
>    ---------||----------/\/\/\----------|>|-------
>    |                              |              |
>
>    |                              |              |
> 120V AC                           |-----|<|------|
>    |                                   1N 4001   |
>    |                                             |
>    -----------------------------------------------
>
> Needless to mention, adequate precaution is to be taken to avoid electric
> shock since high voltage is present on all points in the circuit.
>
> I would love to hear your suggestions and comments.

I would move the anode of the 1N4001 to the capacitor side of the resistor
instead of the LED side and make it a 1N4004.  This will result in a bit
higher efficiency.


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Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts
(978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com

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