I thought that just worked with AC to DC conversion because that is
the example always given, but as I look at the diagram, that is the
best configuration given the diodes are cheap.....
For a hookup diagram go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode_bridge
On Jun 23, 2008, at 10:29 AM, Bob Donahue wrote:
> 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)
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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)
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