From: nojunk@knology.net   
      
   Is it reasonable/possible to build an 8 amp 20 V transformerless power   
   supply from a 120Vac line.   
     I calculate about 180uf plus or minus depending on other components.   
     Maybe 9- 20uf caps in parallel?   
     I'd like to build it into a leaf blower.   
     All plastic, absolutely no metal exposed.   
      
     I think I've answered my question, I have 12, X rated caps in my junk   
   box, but they are only 1uf.   
   The cheapest 20uf I can find is $3, so $27 for 9 caps. Not reasonable.   
      
     Just had another thought, I could mount a power supply with   
   transformer on the wall and have a cord go to the leaf blower. Just   
   trying to build a light weight Leaf Blower for the wife to clean the   
   garage once a week.   
   Daughter gave me the leaf blower after the battery charger gave up.   
      
     Input encouraged.   
                     Mikek   
      
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