Can I use a 5-pin 3-phase bridge rectifier to achieve full-wave rectification of single phase supply?

Thank you,
Mark

 

Never did it myself, but should work if you only use 2 of the inputs and then the DC output terminals. I do need to ask about you saying "6 pin" shouldn't that only be 5 pins/terminals? All I looked at online use either 5 or 7 terminals.

 

Never did it myself, but should work if you only use 2 of the inputs and then the DC output terminals. I do need to ask about you saying "6 pin" shouldn't that only be 5 pins/terminals? All I looked at online use either 5 or 7 terminals.

Sorry, you're correct. It's 5 pins.

The bridge is rated at 50A. I presume each individual diode needs to be capable of this amperage, so using just two inputs won't reduce it's rating. Correct?

 

Correct

 

It's done all the time for example when using a 1ph in on a 3ph VFD's.
VFD input is a 3phase bridge.
Max.

 

Can I use a 5-pin 3-phase bridge rectifier to achieve full-wave rectification of single phase supply?

Thank you,
Mark

Yes..