Limiting Inrush??

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Will the following circuit work to limit the inrush current from my 625VA transformer?

Kurt
 

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ifrythings said:
The circuit will help with the inrush of current but why not just use a NTC?

Because it haven't got time to getting colder when you reswitch the amp fast (or in case of a short blackout), and the toroidal transformer will kick the fuse because of the inrush current. Some manufacturers using NTC for this purpouse, but it's a slightly incorrect solution.

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Hi,
try using a much smaller fuse once you have it up and running.
Aim for T6A or T8A. It might work with T5A if you up the resistor to 15r or 22r.

You want that mains fuse as small as possible to provide effective protection.
 
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