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[Amps] Error - safety issue

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Subject: [Amps] Error - safety issue
From: Steve Thompson <g8gsq@eltac.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:06:03 +0000
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A while ago there was a discussion about replacing a meter protection 
diode. I suggested using a 35A bridge, using the ac connections to give 
'back to back' diodes so polarity didn't matter.

A very important point - you have to short the + and - together for this 
to work. If you don't, you end up with diodes back to back in series, 
and get no protection. That can be a BIG safety issue if your meter or 
metering resistor blows open when there's a glitch.

Sorry!

Steve
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