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Dead Power Circuit?
Ed_McCarron:
OK, the transformer 'short' is hopefully just the winding resistance.
Technically, no, the EMI filter is not necessary to make it work. Pass some FCC requirements, sure. Protect the equipment, sure. Required? Probably not.
Try bypassing it with a fuse or two -- just in case -- and see what happens.
lolitsdaelan:
Fixed it! Although I still have no idea what caused the initial failure.
I disconnected the other transformer and all other wiring that I was no longer using. Hooked the AC line straight through the EMI filter and then straight to the fuses that went to the primary and tada! Powers up just fine.
Again, no clue what could of gone wrong, but whatever it was, it's been worked around now ;D
Thanks for all your help!