Quote Originally Posted by Melanie
There is a reason I specify X2... and you said it yourself... "they (are specified to) never short accross". If in a Transformerless Power Supply the Capacitor DID short accross it would be very bad news!!! If you don't fit X2's, then yes, your costs are very much reduced, but do you want to take the risk?
This whole thread, I think, is on the brink of veering off!
When U are choosing a very low cost alternative there are many conditions
which are subject to be adhered. first being a circuit a "live" it is not to be
used as any run of mill usage like powering something which can get body
contact. Secondly if "safety" being prime concern then why use "transformerless " supply at all? If I have to get 'risk' of capacitor shorting
eliminated I would rather use a double wound txr and add the cost to safety
of supply!!! Some people are just attached to fancy of some components and
don't look at overall concept of a circuit or device.
How nice it will be if everyone should consider to buy a Merc or BMW as
it won't let U down in middle of road like small car?
For Melani's information we men like to live dangerous but do consult
our purse before risking our reputation in hotel or pub !