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Old 22nd May 2010, 2:13 pm   #3
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Default Re: A puzzling PSU Fault!

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Originally Posted by KeithsTV View Post
Apart from increased ripple current in the electrolytics there would be dc passing through the transformer.
Which is likely to saturate the core, causing an increase in primary current. Sounds a likely explanation.
Rob.
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