Damper diodes as rectifiers
robert casey wrote:
Maaark wrote:
I've seen people use dampers as rectifier before, and I like the
premise.. but something confuses me.
In the datasheets for 6AU4, 6AX4, etc, they state that "use of this tube
as a power rectifier is not recommended".
Why is it not recommended? I don't see any flaws.
Not sure either, but be sure to not exceed the peak current rating. In
rectifier service, such a tube will see a big peak of current as it tops
off the B+ filter cap.
It's quite normal with silicon rectifiers for the peak current to be ~ 10 times
the average. I expect the voltage drop of thermionic diodes reduces that ratio
but I dare say these diodes weren't intended to pass such high peaks.
Graham
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