[Heathkit] SB-610 Scope Diode Replacements

[Peter Markavage]

I've had 1N4007's in my SB-610's and 620's since the middle 80's. They
haven't failed yet.

Pete, wa2vwa

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:01:20 -0400 "carl lowry" <l_carlj at bellsouth.net>
writes:
> Been replacing the Selenium Rectifiers in the SB-610 with two 1N4007 
> Diodes each.
> Also ocassionally replace one or more of the 4 diodes in the power 
> supply section with the same.
> The 1N4007 is rated at 1000 volts and 1 Amp.
> They are durt cheap at Mouser for .03 cents each.
> Had a suggestion of replacing the 1N4007 with the SK3081 diodes.
> Looks like thery are rated at 1000 volts and 2 Amps.
> Are the SK3081s still made and suggestions for using them on the 
> SB-610 selenium rectifier
> as well as power supply replacements.
> Thanks ... Carl, k4zrd
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