[Boatanchors] Parallel Astrons supplies.

[Ron]

Last time I looked, the Astron supplies used a 723 as a regulator.  
Find the apps notes on the 723 and it should have some insight as to how 
to have the supplies share currents.
Hooking them in parallel without current sharing is not a good idea.
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Ron


RJ Mattson wrote:

>I need 20 amps at 13.8vdc.
>I have two Astron 12 amp linear, regulated, 13.8vdc power supplies.
>Can I put them in parallel to get the 20 amp current ?
>Do I need to isolate them with diodes?
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>bob...w2ami
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