Given that there is a main switch, the regulations about maximum
current draw in the "off" state are already met.  The wasted power in
the "on" state merely contributes to heating.

The "standby" state could probably benefit from just enough heat to
keep the control circuit within operating temperature range.  Not
something I worry about in Australia, but I remember the UK is cold
sometimes.  ;-)

Yes, the centre pin looks like a screen; the horizontal line does not
meet the coil.  Depower and remove to test.

Yes, the two pin connection looks like it might be for a thermistor;
what is it connected to, Colin?  I would expect it to be in the intake
air flow, or off to one side.

Now we want photographs.  ;-)

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