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Michaiel Roberts
Junior tube assistant
Posts: 2
(4/1/04 1:01 pm)
5YE rectifier
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Can anyone explain how to convert a 5YE to a solid state rectifier circuit.
thanks
michaiel
ganzonimx
Hey get your own solder
Posts: 449
(4/1/04 1:32 pm)
Re: 5YE rectifier
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The easiest way is to replace the rectifier is with a tube-plug with two diodes installes.
Connect the anodes of the diodes to pin 4 and 6 and two the cathodes (stripe) to pin 8.
Cris
Michaiel Roberts
Junior tube assistant
Posts: 3
(4/1/04 1:39 pm)
Re: 5YE rectifier
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Great! do you have a recommendation on diode size? manufacturer?
michaiel
ganzonimx
Hey get your own solder
Posts: 452
(4/1/04 1:52 pm)
Re: 5YE rectifier
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A 1N4007 (1A) works, but a 1N5408 (3A) would be safer.
You find all you need in Doug's Shop (top of the page)
Cris
Michaiel Roberts
Junior tube assistant
Posts: 4
(4/1/04 2:34 pm)
Re: 5YE rectifier
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thank you
michaiel
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