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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: rsr on February 24, 2018, 07:24:50 pm

Title: bjr conversion - bridge rectifier mounting
Post by: rsr on February 24, 2018, 07:24:50 pm

Looking at this picture
http://el34world.com/Hoffman/images/Img_8786.jpg (http://el34world.com/Hoffman/images/Img_8786.jpg)

it looks like the idea is to mount the bridge rectifier upside down and bend the wire legs over to attach to the lugs for B+ and ground, and the AC legs are basically posts to connect the power transformer AC wires.   Right?

My question is - should the rectifier be secured to the board (like with hot glue) or should it be elevated from the board by a bit?

Thanks
rsr

Title: Re: bjr conversion - bridge rectifier mounting
Post by: sluckey on February 24, 2018, 07:35:28 pm

If it feels secure, just leave it as is. If you want more secure then drill a hole through the board and use a screw and nut.

I've only used that style bridge in one build and it had all four legs connected to four turrets. Very secure. Like this...

http://sluckeyamps.com/revibe/revibe_03_big.jpg