At 10:23 PM 7/15/2003 +0300, you wrote:


>Rs limits the inrush. Rs=10R limits it to 31 amps (220Vac). Whatever is in
>series with the capacitor must be able to take this current.

The capacitor must be able to take the current (film types won't be able to
without damage occurring).

Suggest avoiding this kind of power supply in almost all circumstances. If
you need to ask anything technical about it *especially* avoid it.

Best regards,

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