Yes, the diode only lets the current flow one way. By using four diodes in
what's called a "bridge configuration", the device can even work plugged in
either way.
Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@comcast.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <bobmgtd@comcast.net>
Cc: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Plug for "Inspection Lamp Socket"
> Bob,
> Does the use of the diode mean that if the device works it's OK, and
> if it doesn't work there is no harm done -- just reverse the plug?
> Bob
>
> On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:43:37 -0400 "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@comcast.net>
> writes:
>> A diode in series with one of the leads can protect the device
>> against
>> reverse polarity. I plan to put one in my "adapter".
>>
>> Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
>> Email - bobmgtd@comcast.net
>> Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639
>> 71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
>> Member: NEMGTR #11470
>> NAMGBR # 7-3336
>> Hoosier MGB Club
>> Olde Octagons of Indiana
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