Re: Bridge Rectifiers - NEVERMIND Less than $3.00 each new

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Bob La Londe" <onebikenut@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am working retrofitting a control system (hobby stuff - (industrial
>hobby)) and I was considering reusing some of the components.  One of the
>things is a 230-60V transformer that feeds into a modularized bridge
>rectifier to produce 84VDC under load.  The transformer is fine, the caps
>(BIG caps) need to be tested, but I was wondering if the diodes in the
>rectifier have a predictable service life?  I can make my own easily enough
>with a handful of heavy diodes, but I really like the neat packaging of
>this modular one.  One less thing to have to bread board.   This is NOT a
>low current application.

Nevermind.  I just looked for the heck of it.  400V 25 amps.  2.75 each new.
ROFL.