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    DC conversion for AC welder using a Bridge Rectifier & Capacitor or Inductor

    Anyone else? ... for a home made inductor that needs to smooth the single phase waveform coming through a bridge rectifier at 48-53V @ 30-225A (selectable on the AC side of the bridge rectifier).
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    DC conversion for AC welder using a Bridge Rectifier & Capacitor or Inductor

    Yup, that could get expensive real quick :-\ They do sell 1.0F capacitors for audio systems, but I'm not so sure the voltage/amperage I'm looking to use would match properly. I think I read that they are rated around 24 volts, I'm looking at using about twice that. Sounds like a better match...
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    DC conversion for AC welder using a Bridge Rectifier & Capacitor or Inductor

    Interesting idea. What would be the advantage of using an inductor over a capacitor?
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    DC conversion for AC welder using a Bridge Rectifier & Capacitor or Inductor

    I am working on a simple conversion for my AC stick welder, to add DC welding capability to it (instead of paying an extra $400 for a pre-built one). I have most of the wiring worked out, but need help properly sizing the smoothing capacitor. The design is simple, 48-53V AC (single phase) @...
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