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kinski
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VV Zener Question

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So I'm planning on trying out a VVR in my 5E3.

It calls for a 12v diode. But the highest value I have on hand is a 9.1v (1N4739). Would it be okay to use this 9.1v in place of the 12v?

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Deric
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That should work fine.
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Re: VV Zener Question

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Use 2 of them?
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