[Amps] Rectifier diode strings

[wd7s@att.net (PAUL HEWITT)]

Big iron,  means slow saturation.  Is it
worth the gamble for a 50 cent MOV even
if it's for the primary only?? Not here.
Paul

PAUL HEWITT
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>
> Don't forget that the
> transformer core will also
> saturate with high
> voltage spikes and will not
> get through to the secondary.
> Depends on the
> transformer. Some will
> saturate with voltage not to
> far over the designed
> operation level.
>
> 73
> Gary  K4FMX
>
>