Relay power supply transformer

[Funkalicousgroove]

Funk wrote:
[My transformers have an extra 6.3v tap to run the relays. You can use the 5v rectifier tap if your PT has one.
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Funk, do you feel that having 6.3v gives you an advantage over 5v? Less chance of voltage dropping too low?

No, but 6.3 is handy for other things too, and was easier for the manufacturer than 12 for some reason. 5 works just fine, make sure you have enough filtering!