Radyjko na sterydach - czyli jak tanio zmodyfikować prostownik

In today's video, I'll show you how to inexpensively increase rectifier efficiency using a radio you're already familiar with. This approach not only provides slightly more power, but also reduces the load on the transformer. The biggest loss is caused by the rectifier bridge – the stock ones, made from inferior silicon diodes, can be replaced with Schottky diodes. If the rectifier has charging current regulation, the battery connection cables can be replaced – which will further reduce losses in the form of voltage drops. Table of Contents: 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Measurement before retrofit 06:31 Component overview 09:16 Diode comparison 11:29 Measurement after retrofit 13:27 Voltage drop measurement across cables 18:38 Measurement of a half-wave rectifier 19:50 Battery test 24:11 Summary