A Google search method says to hook up one end of 110v to the cathod end of the diode, then hook the other end of the diode to the neg probe of your meter.
Next, hook the other side of the 110v to the pos probe of the meter, set the meter to 200v ac and turn on the power.
The Meter should read 1/2 of sine wave, or about 55 to 60v = good...
Anything else, any different readings = bad
I've tested about 10 of my HV diodes, and all are showing from 119 up to 125v ac one way (supposedly bad). and when reversed, they show 0 volts. To me they are doing what a diode should do. Let current flow one way...
Is there a better way to test these HV diodes?
Thanks,
Gary
Next, hook the other side of the 110v to the pos probe of the meter, set the meter to 200v ac and turn on the power.
The Meter should read 1/2 of sine wave, or about 55 to 60v = good...
Anything else, any different readings = bad
I've tested about 10 of my HV diodes, and all are showing from 119 up to 125v ac one way (supposedly bad). and when reversed, they show 0 volts. To me they are doing what a diode should do. Let current flow one way...
Is there a better way to test these HV diodes?
Thanks,
Gary