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What is the circuit of electric fly swatter aka Mosquito Killer racket?

The circuit of the electric fly swatter is concealed inside the handle of the racket. It consists of four major parts: a charging circuit, oscillator, transformer, and voltage multiplier. The circuit diagram for the electric fly swatter aka mosquito killer racket is given below.

How does an electric Mosquito Killer racket work?

Good to know: An Electric mosquito killer racket works on the same bases used for similar functions using different products such as electric fly swatter, bug zapper bat, electronic Fly and Insect Swatter etc. The electric fly swatter works on the principle of electrocution. There are two types of grid meshes: inner mesh and outer mesh.

How does a mosquito capacitor work?

The capacitor discharges through the mosquito in the form of an arc. The output from the capacitor is supplied to the grid mesh. There are two meshes i.e. inner mesh and outer mesh. The inner mesh is connected to one of the terminals while the two outer meshes are connected to the other terminal of the capacitor.

What is an electric fly swatter?

An electric fly swatter is a household device used for killing mosquitos. It is designed in the shape of a badminton or tennis racket having an electrical mesh. When a fly comes in contact with the mesh, it is instantly electrocuted and incinerated with a spark. It is also known as a fly zapper, mosquito-killing racket, etc.

What is the charge circuit inside an electric fly swatter?

The charging circuit inside the electric fly swatter is transformer-less or capacitive power supply. It is also known as a capacitive dropper since it reduces the AC voltage from the mains down to low-voltage DC as shown in the figure below. Related Posts: Which One Kills – Current or Voltage and Why? Amps vs Volts

Does an electric fly swatter need a rechargeable battery?

An electric fly swatter is a mobile device therefore it requires a rechargeable battery. Since it is a rechargeable battery, it requires a charging circuit to charge from the mains. The charging circuit inside the electric fly swatter is transformer-less or capacitive power supply.