here are the things i tried to do with the circuit:
first, i have replaced the filter capacitor C1, which was 6.8mF since i find it hard to find that capacitor that will handle a high voltage value. i replaced it with 2 capacitors with value of 4.7mF each and possibly 50V or 100V capacity, and added a resistor in parallel to each to ensure that they get the same voltage. is this ok?
for the current spike @ 200A, i have added a 10mH inductor after the diode bridge and before the filter capacitors. this is to reduce the current that will pass thru the capacitor. it works and reduced the current spike in the cap to 30A initial and then 5A recurring spikes. but im not sure about this idea, cause im only looking at the capacitor side, and not the diode bridge side.
i will post the simetrix file again sir. i hope you take time to look at the updated circuit design.
thanks again sir, you have helped me a lot