mihpa, I have used an 8A transformer so I can say for sure that it is enough, but maybe a 6.5A will work. If you have one lying around, try it and you can report back if it works. The reason I chose an 8A is that there are very high currents when switching and a 5A transformer will not give you 5A out from this circuit at least not in the higher voltage range. Ante ::)