From: cd@notformail.com   
      
   On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:40:48 +0100, HW  wrote:   
      
   >On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:01:19 +0000, Cursitor Doom    
   >wrote:   
   >   
   >>So - in the case of a linear power supply - the rectified output of   
   >>the transformer typically goes straight to a big old storage cap for   
   >>smoothing purposes. My question is: how much ripple should I expect to   
   >>see across that cap if all's working well? I have to say I'm seeing a   
   >>*lot* of ripple on this cap   
   >   
   >Check if a diode in the bridge rectifier has failed.   
      
   Good idea! I must admit I'd overlooked that possibility. I should have   
   checked the frequeny of the ripple whilst I was at it.   
      
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