---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/28/24: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:41 PM - Re: Switch Schemes for Reliability (Eric Page) 2. 06:59 PM - Re: Switch Schemes for Reliability (1rv4) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:41:23 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Switch Schemes for Reliability From: "Eric Page" That depends on what you're feeding through the diode (how much current it has to carry), and your tolerance for installation hassle. Generally speaking, you want something in a physically robust package that has leads that won't flex/bend easily. For low to medium current applications, look for packages like DO-201, R-6 or P-600. For higher current applications or for ease of installation, you can use one diode in a bridge rectifier package. Examples: 3A diode: https://www.digikey.com/short/j9j2r3cf 10A diode: https://www.digikey.com/short/mvh87bdn 20A diode: https://www.digikey.com/short/v59dmvmf Bridge Rectifiers: https://www.digikey.com/short/fqb5t704 The first three can be crimped in-line with the supply wire for the appliance that you're feeding, then covered with heat shrink. A bridge rectifier would be bolted to a surface (preferably metal, for heat dissipation) and connected with 0.25" PIDG quick-connect terminals. Pay attention to polarity. The supply connects to the diode's anode and the consumer connects to its cathode (on the first three, the cathode is marked with a white stripe). For the bridge rectifier, connect the supply to either AC terminal (marked ~) and the consumer to the positive terminal (marked +). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=513524#513524 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:59:37 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Switch Schemes for Reliability From: "1rv4" Thanks very much Eric, that's really helpful and much appreciated. Chris Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=513525#513525 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.