Rewinding the xformer is not an option. This is a one time hobbyist application and the load is far under the rating. The xformer is one that has been sitting on a shelf for years and this is more to get rid of it than anything else. What I like, and why I ask the question is the different views I get. Provides fuel for thought that may apply to other, future projects. As for this project, (remote garage door position indicator) it is getting a green light at this time, as I see no serious objections. Still I thank everyone for their replies. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics