> > > 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. A pi-filter would be a lot better design here, than just massive caps and looking for perfect diodes. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist