..please, can anybody educate me about the pros and cons of making a transformerless 12v out power supply?..it would be of great help if you do so,..
..this supply is connected to 220VAC on mains..


..at what ampere rating do streetlights work??..thanks a lot..

 

Transformerless power supplies are not allowed to be discussed on this forum, sorry.

There are a few options, just google it.

In general a transformerless power supply will be less safe because either it's isolated with a capacitor (not as safe as a transformer) or it's not isolated at all.

 

Transformerless supplies cannot be made safe, which is why they are not allowed to be discussed on these forums.

A transformer provides isolation from mains power, and is a bargain compared to the cost of a funeral.

 

A transformerless supply can only be safe if both of the following requirements are met:
- The device has NO external output or input which is non isolated (e.g. audio input/output)
- The device is fully sealed from entry. (Screws are okay, but sufficient warnings are recommended.)

Regardless, due to the fact that these are dangerous they cannot be discussed.

HOWEVER, an isolation transformer can be picked up cheap, and can be used to test a transformerless power supply. But then it wouldn't be transformerless.

 

Hello,

I am closing this thread as it violates AAC policy and/or safety issues.

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