simple diode question

[barret77]

Hi

just looking to know something:

If I change a diode rectfier in a circuit with another one, with  superior performance, and higher Voltage/Amperage capabilities, do I need to tweak this circuit somehow or can I replace the part and be happy? Is there a rule for this?

This regards switching a 1N4007 for a  DSEI 12-12A  (a FRED)

thanks!

[jmusser]

Somebody else can chime in if I'm wrong, but I believe that if the circuit calls for something like a 1N4001, and you have a 1N4004, that it will be a suitable substitute for our applications. It has the same characteristics, but can be used in a higher voltage application without smoking, such as power supplies. I'm sure I have done just that from where I've stripped them out of a TV chassis or something. It's on the order of using a 2 watt resistor instead of a 1/4 watt. If it's the same value, it doesn't matter, it'll just take up more room (and on diodes, the package size doesn't change much if any in most cases). I have no idea what the DSEI 12-12A diode is, but I believe that's how it works with like diodes of different voltage capabilities. It's should be the same for 1N916s being subbed for 1N914s. I'm sure I've done that one

[petemoore]

Big Ones yeahhh...yanked a bunch, threw some on the diodes tester, looked PDGood for PS Protection...haven't have a peep out of them yet.

[barret77]

hey, thanks for the feedback.

here are the datasheets of both. I'm considering the FRED diode because I've read audiophiles confirming their quality, plus Aiken amps use them.


http://rocky.digikey.com/WebLib/IXYS/Web%20Data/DSEI12.pdf

http://www.vishay.com/docs/88503/1n4001.pdf

The DSEI12 is much more powerful, my question is reallly if it will give any problem replacing de 1n400X family...

[parietal_03]

Please, forgive my ignorance and present lack of understanding.

But to be sure...In repairing my Boss DS-1: I may successfully replace the IN4004 rectifier (labelled "D1") with an IN4007 without problem, but if I replace it with an IN4001 I should look forward to an mini-explosion?

[parietal_03]

http://diystompboxes.com/sboxforum/viewtopic.php?t=28729&highlight=in4004+diode+substitutions

Nevermind... :shock: Erm...Oh look...something...that um...takes me away from my stupid post.