Re: magnetrons as diodes

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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"

   They would certainly work but don't know how much voltage
drop they'll have - easy enough to try if you are able to get the magnets
off without wrecking the vacuum.  If you try it let us know what
happens.

Ed