In Reply to: Transformer/Voltage Doubler/Damper Diode Questions posted by FlaCharlie on February 8, 2011 at 19:07:16:
Charlie,
You really should use SS diodes in a doubler, as huge stack caps. work well. However, you can use dampers after the stack, strictly for delaying B+ rise. TANSTAAFL applies and you can safely draw only 175 mA. from the 700 mA. winding, when working into a doubler.
Eli D.
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