Should a Bridge Rectifier read 0 Ohms in any direction?

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Discussion in 'General Electronics Chat' started by Fred1451, Oct 3, 2012.

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  1. Oct 3, 2012 #1
    Fred1451

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    I have a piece of equipment that is tripping breakers as soon as it is turned on. I was pointed to a bridge rectirfier as the probably cause of my problems. My meter does not have a diode test function so I tried reading resistance. I have opens between every pin except between the '+' DC pin and one of the AC pins. Is that supposed to be there, or have I found my problem?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Oct 3, 2012 #2
    bertus

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    Hello,

    Have you taken the bridge rectifier out of the circuit?
    If the bridge rectifier is still in the circuit the transformer will measure like an almost short.
    Take a look at this page how to measure diodes with a DMM:
    http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_3/2.html

    Bertus
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2012 #3
    vk6zgo

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    You may also find it helpful to read this thread on p2 of this forum:-
    Full bridge rectifier

    P.S On second thoughts,you probably have found your culprit.
    In a normal circuit using a transformer,there will be a short between the two AC inputs,but there should not be one between either of the AC inputs & the positive output.
    The bad news is,that if you have AC on that rail,you may have killed some components.

    Thanks for the link,Bertus.
     
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  4. Oct 3, 2012 #4
    Fred1451

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    I had the bridge completly out of the machine.
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2012 #5
    ErnieM

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    It's worst then that, he's dead, Jim.
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2012 #6
    ramancini8

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    Check for a shorted filter capacitor or you might blow another diode bridge when you fire it up.
     
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