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Gizmo

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Posted: 12:20pm 30 May 2010

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Added a page about rectifier basics. Nothing special, just a bit of info for anyone who has never used or understood a rectifier.

http://www.thebackshed.com/Windmill/articles/Rectifiers.asp

I wanted to keep it simple, but I might add more info later on voltage drop, peak reverse voltage, etc.

Glenn

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Downwind

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Posted: 02:52pm 30 May 2010

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It looks to cover the basics pretty well, and easy to follow.

I did post some cro waves on AC and rectifiered DC recenetly but your diagrams show the same information.

I have had some not great results with car alternator rectifiers, as the later model ones seem to have low voltage diodes in them, and have a habit of blowing up with over 40 volt.

Pete.

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