[Amps] Direct rectification of AC mains to derive the amp VDD, supply

[Bill Turner]

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On Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:11:19 -0500, W4DNR wrote:

>Properly implemented, ( green to chassis ) ( neutral to neutrals),
>safety and direct rectification don't have to be mutually exclusive.
>
>Don W4DNR

REPLY:

I agree. With green to the metal chassis and neutral not connected to
anything at all (remember this is 240 V) what is the problem?

Isolation to the outside world is provided by the toroids on input and
output. Assuming they are well insulated, isn't that enough? What would be
the safety concern?

73, Bill W6WRT