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Old 09-27-2013, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kamakiri View Post
Okay, so here's where I'm at with my selenium dilemma....

As posted in another thread, I'm replacing .320a selenium rectifiers, the rating chart is here:

http://www.videokarma.org/attachment...0&d=1380216772

These are the diodes I intend to use, 3 amp 1000 v. Since diodes are cheap, might as well step up the rating a bit, just for good measure:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...fp8QPCBfkcQ%3d

Since this set isn't working, I'd prefer to just get a resistor value and replace it. It's been recommended to me that I get a 25 watt resistor as opposed to a 2 watt, because of how hot they run. Does that sound right?

And what value resistor would I run?
Just noticed your choice of diode - I'd go with the slower (and CHEAPER) 1N5408 diode. You don't need ultrafast diodes to replace a selenium rectifier.

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