Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the responses. Well, it didn't melt,
so I guess I am OK there. It was hot to the touch,
where holding for more than a few seconds would not be
possible. As for the filter cap what value would you
recommend ?

>Hi Kevin,
>
>Do you have a filter capacitor on the bridge rectfier? You need one.
>
>Also, wallwarts are meant to run hot whenever close to ratings. My rule of

>thumb, if you smell it when you enter the room, it's too hot, otherwise
>it's OK :-)
>
>
>Cheers,
>
>Bob
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