How do you test to see if a rectifier is any good?
M Matthew Ryan Cadet Joined Jun 24, 2019 Messages 7 Jun 24, 2019 #1 How do you test to see if a rectifier is any good?
Scott Danforth Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats Staff member Joined Jul 23, 2011 Messages 51,906 Jun 24, 2019 #2 a rectifier is 4 diodes. you check each pin to pin connection like you would a diode. most DVM's have a diode check setting.
a rectifier is 4 diodes. you check each pin to pin connection like you would a diode. most DVM's have a diode check setting.
C chuck_boulos@yahoo.com Cadet Joined Jun 22, 2008 Messages 9 Jun 25, 2019 #3 Here's a sketch on how you test the rectifier using an analog meter or DVM. Attachments photo315543.png 87.3 KB · Views: 3
jimmbo Supreme Mariner Joined May 24, 2004 Messages 14,116 Jun 25, 2019 #4 Rectifier Bridges often pass when checked with meters(low voltage and low current) but will fail when subjected to higher voltages and current
Rectifier Bridges often pass when checked with meters(low voltage and low current) but will fail when subjected to higher voltages and current
