[Boatanchors] Testing 1N2637 plug in rectifiers

[Al Parker]

Hi John,
	I've been unsuccessful in testing them with a "plain" ohmeter.  I 
suspect there are several discrete diodes in series inside, and the low 
battery voltage of an ohmeter is not high enough to make the string 
conduct.
	I expect it'd be possible to get a good idea by using a variable DC low 
voltage source, with a current limiting resistor and milli-ammeter in 
series.  Conduction should occur at less than 20 vdc in the forward 
direction, and be minimal in the reverse direction.
73,

Al, W8UT
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On 5/14/2014 3:55 PM, John King via Boatanchors wrote:
> Looking for tips on methods of TESTING 1N2637 solid state plugin rectifiers. Can it be done with an ohmmeter. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated if you have experience with testing 1N2637 plugin rectifiers in place of 866 and 3B28 rectifiers. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
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