High Voltage Diodes

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• Subject: High Voltage Diodes
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• Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 22:40:16 -0600
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From:  Jeff W. Parisse [SMTP:jparisse-at-teslacoil-dot-com]
Sent:  Sunday, March 01, 1998 11:46 AM
To:  Tesla List
Subject:  Re: High Voltage Diodes

Max,

You can't check HV diodes with most meters. There isn't enough test
voltage to overcome the thresholds of the diode junction.

Jeff W. Parisse, Director
kVA Effects
www.teslacoil-dot-com


>I have four 15Kv-at-750ma microwave oven diodes that I plan on using in a
>Dc supply for my new tesla coil. When I test them with my ohm meter they
>all read infinite resistance even when I reverse the leads. Is this a
>property of high voltage rectifier diodes??? These are new diodes that
>have not even been used in a circuit yet. All of my experiance has been
>with the lower voltage variety. If anyone has used these type of diodes
>before, HELP!
>
>
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>                                  Frankensteins Helper
>                                          Max
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