>From what I can see, just use 3A diodes all round - the 57-42 is a 1N5403 
(300V PIV, 3A, DO201) and the 57-65 is an 1N4002 (100V PIV, 1A, DO204).

Use 4 x 1N5403.

Nick

On Thursday, 6 August 2020 15:00:15 UTC+1, orange_glow_fan wrote:
>
>
> Working on this GC-1195....
>
>
> I need to replace the diodes in the power supply (along with the two 
> electrolytic caps. For some reason Heathkit used different diodes for 
> (D101,102) and (D103,104). 
>
> D101,102 are three amp diodes while D103,104 are 1 amp diodes. It's my 
> intention to use three amp diodes (NTE-156) to replace all four diodes. 
> Then self doubt crept in and I am questioning my choice.
>
> Is there any reason you can think of that you can think of, other than 
> cost savings, that Heathkit engineers used diodes of differing current 
> ratings in this full wave bridge? Note that the emitter of Q1 goes off to 
> power the incandescent bulbs of the display segments. Q1 is sourced from 
> the center tap of the transformer.
>
> So, can I simply use 4 three amp diodes or am I missing something??
>
> Thanks
>

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