I am interested in the anti-spike diode part number that is supplied with the Vans master relay. (Not the Vans pn, the actual diode pn) I want to purchase some replacement diodes from an electrical parts warehouse like Mouser. Some threads in VAF list personal diode preferences and recommendations that cost from $2 to $30 each and are either shottky or silicon diodes. I am just interested in the replacement part number or the specs for the diodes that come in the Vans kit.
Also, these are listed as anti-spike diodes, can anyone explain to me how they clamp spikes. I really am not interested in speculation, just how they actually work.
Thanks,
Mike Shook
RV9a
942WG
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Also, these are listed as anti-spike diodes, can anyone explain to me how they clamp spikes. I really am not interested in speculation, just how they actually work.
Thanks,
Mike Shook
RV9a
942WG
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