Full wave vs full wave bridge rectifier?

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Re: Full wave vs full wave bridge rectifier?

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T Wilcox wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 9:27 pm I used a Hammond 290HX for the 100W it is 350Vct. The CT is used and connects to the can cap
see layout https://ceriatone.com/british-style-jcm800-2203-hw/
This is when you have 2 capacitors in series to make Ub+.. You can omit this central tap ..and use just end terminals and put to the bridge.
No pros and cons
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Re: Full wave vs full wave bridge rectifier?

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The advantage of using a center-tapped secondary with a FWB and stacked reservoir in that way is it eliminates the need for voltage balancing resistors on the capacitors.
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Re: Full wave vs full wave bridge rectifier?

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Not so much advantage, because resistors are so cheap.
I think is more job to make central tap during production of PT (more expensive) than put 2 resistors after.
Operation>
1.stop the winding,
2. fix the last turn
3. insert the insulation
4. make the tap
5. fix the return , to not unwind
6. proceed with the winding
7. terminate the tap with the extended wire at the end
8. lost of time

8 not needed steps for price of 2 resistors=0.5$?
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Re: Full wave vs full wave bridge rectifier?

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Nice list of pros and cons.

Balancing resistors will also require some board area, and possibly eyelets or turrets.
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