> The primary (230V) has a very high DC resistance, 24k so it isn't very optimal for your purpose. find (or make!) a ferrite trafo that is approximately 1:1. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist