Much appreciated Mike and Walter. I do want to clarify the correct ma limit I need, since the range for individual diodes as you stated are from 0.22ma to 4.7ma. What is the desired ma rating? Is there a majority or consensus idea?
I have visited mouser.com so I know where to order the part(s). But Walter, I am not certain what you mean - or exactly how to wire - using 2 of the same type diodes. Are the 2 diodes wired in series on the output side wire, but placed side by side so they are parallel, and wired in parallel?? And this prevents voltage polarity problems? Hey I'm getting an education here....what voltage polarity problems? Is this a fail safe if I wired wrong? And what happens when I use my X10 voltage (I think) regulating? I am assuming the diode(s) will make this unnecessary, but would there be any advantage or caution in using this type of volt adjustment procedure? Maz Walter Cooke <[email protected]> wrote: >>what is the elec gizmo I need, A current limiting diode, 1N5283 series from 0.22ma to 4.7ma. >>and how is it installed?" Place in series with the output electrode. Hint: buy 2 diodes of the same part number and place the polarity bands facing each other then voltage polarity problems are automatically go away Walter --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.
