[Amps] capacitor across mains input to transformer

[Steve Wright]

On 11/10/17 13:12, Manfred Mornhinweg wrote:
>
> > and draws about 1A @230V input with no load.
>
> That doesn't sound bad at all. That current is strongly phase-shifted
> relative to the voltage. So the actual power consumed while idling
> (core loss) is likely to be far lower than 230W. If it's a transformer
> for a legal-limit amp, then this amount of idling current looks plenty
> low enough.

Hi Manfred,

That's good enough answer for me.  I do have a small mains-rated cap,
and just try it for fun.

Yes, it's a big transformer ;)


Steve