"( Spec says I should get
"( Spec says I should get continuity, and I don't get any.)
Continuity means that the current path is complete, a resistive path still has continuity. A rectifier is made up of "PN" junctions that allow current flow in only one direction. A full wave rectifier is made up of four "PN" junctions arranged so that the sine wave from the charge coil will pass in one direction through the rectifier and then then through the other way when the sine wave is in the opposite polarity. All that to say that if your rectifier has a high resistance it may still be good. It depends on the polarity of the "PN" junction and the polarity of the meter to measure the rectifier accurately. A good "PN" junction will have high resistance in one direction and low resistance on the other direction. Don't forget to check the fuse in the black fuse holder that connects to the output jack.
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"( Spec says I should get continuity, and I don't get any.)
Continuity means that the current path is complete, a resistive path still has continuity. A rectifier is made up of "PN" junctions that allow current flow in only one direction. A full wave rectifier is made up of four "PN" junctions arranged so that the sine wave from the charge coil will pass in one direction through the rectifier and then then through the other way when the sine wave is in the opposite polarity. All that to say that if your rectifier has a high resistance it may still be good. It depends on the polarity of the "PN" junction and the polarity of the meter to measure the rectifier accurately. A good "PN" junction will have high resistance in one direction and low resistance on the other direction. Don't forget to check the fuse in the black fuse holder that connects to the output jack.
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