Re: Checking M.O. diodes

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Original poster: "tesla by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-paradise-dot-net.nz>

I use 12v DC supply and small light bulb in series to test. Checks forward
operation but not high PIV. Believe likely that if diode tests out in this
mode it is OK
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Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 4:13 PM
Subject: Checking M.O. diodes


> Original poster: "J. B. Weazle McCreath by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <weazle-at-hurontel.on.ca>
>
> SNIP
> Hello coilers,
>
> Anyone have a proven method for checking microwave oven diodes?