Of course, if we were to put a transformer in front of the diodes, we
could make it weigh a whole lot more and result in the same current
waveform.  I agree that it'll probably just clip off the sine wave peaks
on the power line.  I've seen some mention of CE rules on harmonic
content, but these seem to be for devices that draw less than 16 amps.
Are there other rules?  Are there any US rules on line harmonic content?

Thanks!

Harold




On Sat, 19 Sep 1998 17:48:19 +1000 "Paul B. Webster VK2BZC"
<paulb@midcoast.com.au> writes:
>Harold M Hallikainen wrote:
>
>> I've suggested connecting two or three diodes thru a big light bulb
>to
>> the positive end of the batteries.  The negative end goes to
>neutral.
>
>  Boy, the utility company will really *love* you!  Whole Amps of
>half-
>wave pulses through *each* of their three phases.  It probably
>wouldn't
>matter on the domestic system though, but would still be against the
>rules.
>
>> Pretty light weight charger.
>
>  And hot, inefficient...  "Environmentally friendly"?
>--
>  Cheers,
>        Paul B.
>

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