Man I have to tell you...I could learn so much working with either one of you two. My boss is...lets say...well lets not say anything...
Yes the scheme was with two bridges...I thought the same thing...."To many Grounds!" But I thought I will try it cause basically I am a hack. And what...
logbook,
Your right. But each valve is controlled seperatly so there would be one of "my" circuits for each valve. (All hooked to the same sensor)
One thing I did forget to mention the HOTS are wired throught a relay that is self-firing. So each hot is physically disconnected when not in use...
Ok here is an Update...
I built the circuit and it smoked the rectifiers immediately and with out perjudice!
BUT...this idea lead me to exactly what logbook said. Then when I found the transformer I realized how I could do this with one bridge, one transformer and get the isolation I need...
itsmoked, (or keith)
that is brilliant. I would have never thought to do it that way. (lack of formal education I would imagine)
I get the "auctioneering diode" thing now. I have used this before for batt/AC operated units. But nice term "to the highest bidder" / "highest current" I get it...
WOW! I forgot to close this window and I thought I would just refresh and BANG! Replies....thanks!
GeekEE,
OK so "auctioneering diodes" I have never heard this term. I did a quick google and found mention of them for what looks to be a DC_DC converter. But nothing else..Can you give me a small...
Hello all,
This is my first post here. So just a bit of background. I am NOT a fully educated Engineer. (read--Associates in Electronics with 25 years of experience) However, I do play one at work. So somtimes I ask pretty stupid questions.
Anyway, I have a project that is really perplexing...
