On Wed, 15 Feb 2006, David VanHorn wrote:

>>
>> So will that repetively stress the diodes at each 60hz cycle? So at each
>> "charge" they get a fast burst of current through them?
>
>
> YES.
>
>
>> I don't think that's the problem. The diodes are rated, individually,
>> for 2x more current than is the steady state.
>
>
> Only 2x eh.. So if the conduction angle is less than 90 degrees, you're
> there.
> I bet if you take that cap way down, and accept some ripple, you'll have
> your diodes living.

Or put a 40A choke after the bridge and some recovery diodes.

Peter
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