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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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