Diode Question

How about 100 for $3?

Those would be great if they're small enough.  Thanks, Rob.

Pete

I'm a fan of higher voltage ratings on the diodes to protect from spikes killing them.

100 x 1N4003 1A 200V Rectifier Diode - 4 Days Delivery

$4.39 with free shipping from a US supplier.

Thanks, John.

Pete

When you install the diodes, hook up half of them in one direction, and the other half in the opposite direction.  This will keep the current in the source transformer from having a big DC component (which increases transformer heat and can reduce the maximum power that the transformer can supply.)

Dale, long time, no see.   Glad to see you back.

Drop-in LED replacements are another option. Long life and less heat, the perfect combination.

Larry

A little spendy at $4/ea.

No kiddin'!  10 O22/513*, 3 bulbs each, that's $120 led bill.  I'll pass.  Got the 100 diodes John recommended coming, lost in Michigan right now courtesy of USPS.

I have a question as to where to install them when they arrive.  Looks like the one for the switch lantern will have to go inside the switch motor, but the schematic suggests that the controller diodes can go between the two outer posts and the center post on the switch motor.  Where do the "experts" put theirs?  Thanks.

Pete