21-11-2018, 01:03 PM
(21-11-2018, 12:03 PM)Murphyv310 Wrote: Probably as the load resistance is low when cold and the available current is limited by the cap value. Never seem to have these surges with a cap.
Still don't quite get it. Whether it's resistance from a dropper or reactance from a capacitor there's still a surge current. With a cap there could also be a very short term surge depending on when the switch is closed in the AC cycle. I don't think this matters. We're not talking about connecting a large cap direct to the mains where you could possibly weld the switch contacts with the surge.
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