On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Olin Lathrop wrote:

> >         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.

  No Olin, the efficiency will be still pour. The led will flicker in the
same way like in the original schematic... but will work enough to light.
Vasile

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