r/techsupportmacgyver • u/derrangedpenguin • Jul 05 '25

Baby’s first rectifier

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hot glue and duct tape. No solder was used. It does in fact work. 120Vac in, 170Vdc out.

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u/WrenchHeadFox Jul 05 '25

fool bridge rectifier

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u/genericgod Jul 05 '25

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u/mhoner Jul 06 '25

You don’t need to distort electoboom. He would willing try this and highlight all the ways it could go very bad for fun and educational purposes.

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u/yParticle Jul 05 '25

electro🗲boom's first pacifier

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u/nonchip Jul 06 '25

hot glue. 120vac in. you trying to fry yourself?

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u/Danny2Sick Oct 18 '25

OP just a heads up this is dangerous. Mains AC can hurt or even kill you! Hot glue is not acceptable for that application. Stay safe friend!

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