[NJARC] Selenium Rectifier replacement

Aaron Hunter ahunter01 at comcast.net
Wed Apr 13 22:34:03 EDT 2016


Joe, I didn't read through this as it is now late in the evening for me, 
but this article might help:

http://w3hwj.com/index_files/RBSelenium2.pdf

Aaron Hunter

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> Recently, I've come across a few 50's vintage radios that should have 
> their selenium rectifiers replaced.  I'm thinking safety first over 
> authenticity.  This is uncharted territory for me.  What are some of 
> the guidelines to follow for their replacement.  I have some 1N4007 
> diodes, but I'm not sure of the math to follow.  When it comes to the 
> corresponding resistor, is it best to use a 10 w resistor after you 
> figure out the necessary resistance.
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> I don't recall seeing an article in our newsletter over the last 15 
> years or so.
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> Thanks in advance for your help.
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> Joe Devonshire
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