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Old 10-05-2006, 11:09 PM
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Default Re: Selecting power supply
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Are the platers and the rectifiers the same thing? Yes and No. They both convert AC to DC. The plating rectifiers work in constant voltage mode only. They are not good for anodizing due to this and their limited voltage output. You will need a power supply that works in CC/CV (constant current/ constant voltage) and for a 6ASF CD at least 18V to be on the safe side. If you have a part with 600" square SA, you can drop to a 4.5 to 5.0 CD and get by with a 20A PS. It will just take a little longer to do the same thickness coating.
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