A limiter circuit adapted for use in a power supply, comprising: a reed switch connected to an input of mains at a first end, wherein the reed switch is configured to be in a first position with a normally open contact, and a first plurality of inrush limiting elements adapted for limiting the inrush current, wherein each inrush limiting element is connected in series to an adjacent one of the inrush limiting elements, wherein the first plurality of inrush limiting elements are connected in parallel to the reed switch, characterized in that the reed switch and the inrush limiting elements are connected in series with a wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) at a second end of the reed switch and wherein the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) is magnetically coupled to the reed switch to control operation of the reed switch; and wherein at least one capacitor is arranged between the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) and electrical ground, wherein the limiter circuit comprises an initial state and a steady state, wherein in the initial state the reed switch is in a first, open position and an inrush current flows via the inrush limiting elements and the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12), and wherein in the steady state, the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) generates a magnetic field resulting in the reed switch changing into a second, closed position to bypass the inrush limiting elements, and when the limiter circuit is in the second, steady state, the at least one capacitor comprises a charge larger than a predetermined value, and wherein in case of power loss from mains the energy stored in the at least one capacitor is discharged over the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12). a reed switch connected to an input of mains at a first end, wherein the reed switch is configured to be in a first position with a normally open contact, and a first plurality of inrush limiting elements adapted for limiting the inrush current, wherein each inrush limiting element is connected in series to an adjacent one of the inrush limiting elements, wherein the first plurality of inrush limiting elements are connected in parallel to the reed switch, characterized in that the reed switch and the inrush limiting elements are connected in series with a wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) at a second end of the reed switch and wherein the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) is magnetically coupled to the reed switch to control operation of the reed switch; and wherein at least one capacitor is arranged between the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) and electrical ground, wherein the limiter circuit comprises an initial state and a steady state, wherein in the initial state the reed switch is in a first, open position and an inrush current flows via the inrush limiting elements and the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12), and wherein in the steady state, the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12) generates a magnetic field resulting in the reed switch changing into a second, closed position to bypass the inrush limiting elements, and when the limiter circuit is in the second, steady state, the at least one capacitor comprises a charge larger than a predetermined value, and wherein in case of power loss from mains the energy stored in the at least one capacitor is discharged over the wound element (6, 7, 11, 12).