Converter In-Rush Thermistors etc, UPDATE -4
UPDATE on 17 Nov, Update 2 on 22 Nov, Update 3 on 16 Jan 14, Update 4 on 19 Oct 14. --------------- In a recent thread there was mention of how you can wreck your gizmo (in my case a converter) ...
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BFL, the diode bridge is in series with the capacitors.
BTW, I was going to mention this since we are talking about inrush current and a possibly faulty converter. Do you have or know about a dim-bulb tester? It might be a good tool to use in a case like this where components are failing. You can build one for less than $10 and has saved my bacon a couple of times. I'll try to find a link to a well made one.
Edit:Here's a pretty good looking one.
BTW, I was going to mention this since we are talking about inrush current and a possibly faulty converter. Do you have or know about a dim-bulb tester? It might be a good tool to use in a case like this where components are failing. You can build one for less than $10 and has saved my bacon a couple of times. I'll try to find a link to a well made one.
Edit:Here's a pretty good looking one.
