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    Peter Bell
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      @peterbell11509

      Am I right in thinking that 600piv diodes will be suitable for use with this voltage doubler circuit with 250v output from the transformer?

      Thanks Peter

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      #31897
      Peter Bell
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        What voltage diodes

        #312003
        Muzzer
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          @muzzer

          Each cap will become charged to about 350Vdc. The diodes will then see about 700Vdc peak reverse voltage. You need a sensible margin on top of that, so consider 1000V a sensible minimum.

          Short answer – no.

          Murray

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          Peter Bell
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            @peterbell11509

            Many thanks Murray

            Peter

            #312092
            Howi
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              @howi

              1N4007 diodes are rated at 1000v if memory serves me correctly.

              #312231
              Nicholas Farr
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                @nicholasfarr14254

                Hi Howi. you are correct, and all seven of the 1N400# series have a max rectifying current of 1 amp.

                Regards Nick.

                Edited By Nicholas Farr on 15/08/2017 19:10:53

                #312254
                Brian Oldford
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                  @brianoldford70365

                  If you need a higher current 1N5408 is rated at 1Kv 3A

                  #312258
                  Peter Bell
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                    @peterbell11509

                    Thanks for all the input, I seem to have quite a lot of 600v diodes with a suitable current rating in stock so intend using two in series. Seem to have so much stuff in stock better try and use some up!

                    Peter

                    #312260
                    Muzzer
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                      @muzzer

                      Best to use proper bridge rectifier diodes if at all possible. They are generally quite slow, which isn't a problem at 50Hz, but also tend to be relatively large lumps of silicon. That's necessary in order to withstand the surge currents typically encountered with large bus caps and mains transients.

                      Bear in mind that you can expect some pretty large surge currents depending on the instantaneous voltage when you connect the mains via the power switch.So although you may only expect an average current of an amp or so, your diodes should be rated for non-repetitive surge currents of perhaps 10-20 times that. If you are in doubt or don't have suitable diodes, it may be worth getting a 1000V bridge diode. They only cost a few quid from CPC.

                      Murray

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