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diode, rectifier dead?
Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are
dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions tnx |
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Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions probably -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions What's the forward voltage spec of the diode? What's the highest voltage your meter can supply? if second is lower than the first it will look open. tnx -- Return address is VALID! Bunch-O-Stuff Forsale He http://mike.liveline.de/sale.html |
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diode, rectifier dead?
mike wrote: wrote: Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions probably -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions What's the forward voltage spec of the diode? What's the highest voltage your meter can supply? if second is lower than the first it will look open. tnx If the diode tests shorted in both directions it's bad. The one that tests open is probably good, those have a high breakdown voltage, the ohm meter can't exceed that. |
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... Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions tnx The diode that reads short in both directions is definitely bad. The other, if it's a high voltage rectifier, might have too high Vf to be properly tested by a multimeter. Those are best tested by a Huntron Tracker or by replacement. -- Dave M MasonDG44 at comcast dot net (Just substitute the appropriate characters in the address) Experience: What you get when you don't get what you want |
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DaveM wrote: wrote in message ... Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions tnx The diode that reads short in both directions is definitely bad. The other, if it's a high voltage rectifier, might have too high Vf to be properly tested by a multimeter. Those are best tested by a Huntron Tracker or by replacement. Or test them by applying mains voltage through one to a low wattage incandescent bulb. If the diode is working, the bulb will be dim and flicker slightly running on half wave power. |
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diode, rectifier dead?
Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions ** Dead for sure. -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions ** Probably OK. Testing such high voltage diodes ( really a multi-diode stack ) requires a source of voltage more than what a DMM or analogue ohm meter has available. Try connecting a 9 volt radio battery in both directions, while monitoring current flow with your meter. ...... Phil |
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diode, rectifier dead?
"Phil Allison" wrote in message ... Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions ** Dead for sure. -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions ** Probably OK. Testing such high voltage diodes ( really a multi-diode stack ) requires a source of voltage more than what a DMM or analogue ohm meter has available. Try connecting a 9 volt radio battery in both directions, while monitoring current flow with your meter. With some sort of current limiter, like a light bulb, of course. Paul |
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diode, rectifier dead?
"Paul E. Schoen Smug Pig " ** Dead for sure. -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions ** Probably OK. Testing such high voltage diodes ( really a multi-diode stack ) requires a source of voltage more than what a DMM or analogue ohm meter has available. Try connecting a 9 volt radio battery in both directions, while monitoring current flow with your meter. With some sort of current limiter, like a light bulb, of course. ** Not essential. A standard 9 volt radio battery will only deliver about 200mA into a diode stack that conducts at 6 to 10 volts - plus a test takes only a few seconds. Best avoid alkaline types for this, unless it is near flat. ...... Phil |
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diode, rectifier dead?
Some DMM user manuals suggest that you briefly short the diode while the
test leads are attached. This forces the meter to downrange and give a less-inaccurate reading of the forward resistance when the short is removed. |
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diode, rectifier dead?
"William Sommer******" Some DMM user manuals suggest that you briefly short the diode while the test leads are attached. ** Must be only prehistoric ones - I bet. This forces the meter to downrange and give a less-inaccurate reading of the forward resistance when the short is removed. ** Neither manual nor auto-ranging DMMs have enough volts available on the ohms ranges to forward bias a single silicon diode - let alone a series string of them, as found in microwave oven diodes. Most DMMs have " diode test " ranges fitted, which will supply up to a couple of volts with a fixed current of about 1 mA. The reading is then in volts or millivolts. ....... Phil |
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diode, rectifier dead?
Some DMM user manuals suggest that you briefly
short the diode while the test leads are attached. Must be only prehistoric ones -- I bet. If the Fluke 87 is prehistoric, you lose. The Fluke 87 does have a separate diode test. However, I'm almost certain I read what I read in the 87's manual -- but I'm not sure, and I don't have the time to look for it. |
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diode, rectifier dead?
"William Sommer****** Snipping ****head " Some DMM user manuals suggest that you briefly short the diode while the test leads are attached. Must be only prehistoric ones -- I bet. If the Fluke 87 is prehistoric, you lose. ** Where is your proof - ****wit ?? The Fluke 87 does have a separate diode test. ** Yawwnnnnnnn However, I'm almost certain I read what I read in the 87's manual -- but I'm not sure, ** You are not sure if your arse is on fire or not - ****wit. and I don't have the time to look for it. ** What a pathetic excuse for a liar. ...... Phil |
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"William Sommerwerck" wrote: Some DMM user manuals suggest that you briefly short the diode while the test leads are attached. Must be only prehistoric ones -- I bet. If the Fluke 87 is prehistoric, you lose. Bzzzt. If the Fluke 87 is prehistoric, he wins. |
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