Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.
Erich
writes:
> The 1N4000 series diodes show their peak inverse voltage rating (ie
> the max
> 'spike' they can take) according to the final digit. This gives the
> rating
> in hundreds of volts: 1N4005 should stand 500v without failure. So
> the
> 1N4006 at 600v would be OK, but the 1N4001 to 1N4004 series might
> break down
> in an application such as this where 1N4005 is recommended. Any
> higher
> rating would be suitable, but the lower-rated diodes should not be
> placed in
> series in an attempt to achieve a higher rating. Additional diodes
> in
> parallel are unlikely to be a problem, provided they are each of
> adequate
> rating.
>
> Fly safely
>
> Mike Gregory
> Europa Club Safety Officer
> m.j.gregory@cranfield.ac.uk
>
> -----Original Message----- From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
> May
> across
> contactors
>
> Quick question for all of you electronics wizards out there. Bob
> Nuckells
> suggests a IN4005 diode accross the alternator relay. My question is
> will a
> IN4006 work in its place? Unfortunately, this is the only one I
> could find
> at my local electronics shop. Thanks
>
> Erich Trombley
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