*>I wouldn't be using a 25amp relay to switch a *>23A inductive load. AND toroid mains transformers *>also have larger inrush currents than the older *>laminated EI core types, at least based on the *>couple i'm using here. :o) Why would a toroidal transformer have a higher inrush current than a usual EI cored one ? Of course you know what a coil does when you suddenly put a voltage across it. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu