Re: magnetrons as diodes

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I think it would work, and wouldn't heat up that much either
(I don't think), since those magnetrons can handle alot of power.
Adam
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> Original poster: Frosty
> <frosty90@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I havnt really posted anything on the list before but i have been reading
> it for a while,
> I was just wondering if the magnetrons out of microwave ovens could be
> used as HV diodes, if you removed the magnets to stop microwave
> generation. and used the filament winding on a MOT for filament
> power.
> If any on has tried this before i would love to know....i supose they
> would quickly overheat though?
> I was thinking it would be a good alternative to HV silicone diodes in a
> voltage doubler circuit (for a dual MOT supply----it keeps blowing
> diodes),
> Any comments much apreciated,
> Jesse Frost