[Amps] Transformer in GLA 1000 B : OK for 2xGI 7 ?

[Steve Thompson]

On Tuesday 05 October 2004 17:45, craxd wrote:
> Steve,
> It does. A transformer needs to be sized for the intended circuit. A
> doubler circuit requires more current than does a bridge rectifier,
> actually more than X2 because of the arrangement. I think it is more
> like 2.6 if I recall....

I think that stacks up with the figures I roughed up. My way of judging it is 
by the rms current - that goes up goes up by around 30%, so the heat goes up 
by around 70%. Potentially a recipe for a short life.

Steve