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LScamper
Aug 13, 2014Explorer
"I gotta try it.
(4) 33 volt LED chips in series.
(1) 5 amp 1KV rectifier in series for a guarantee
(1) 100uf 450 volt electrolytic cap connected inside the rectifier circuit.
Plugger into a wall socket.
I shall wear a safety shield mask and gloves....
Line voltage in Mexico is rated 127 vac."
4 x 33V = 132V
voltage across LEDs 1.414 x 127 = 180V!!
"Mushroom Cloud Over Mexico LED Magic Smoke Tomorrow"!!
(4) 33 volt LED chips in series.
(1) 5 amp 1KV rectifier in series for a guarantee
(1) 100uf 450 volt electrolytic cap connected inside the rectifier circuit.
Plugger into a wall socket.
I shall wear a safety shield mask and gloves....
Line voltage in Mexico is rated 127 vac."
4 x 33V = 132V
voltage across LEDs 1.414 x 127 = 180V!!
"Mushroom Cloud Over Mexico LED Magic Smoke Tomorrow"!!
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