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Trying to find the right value of bridge rectifier to use with the capacity discharge circuit for firing snap switches safely. I understand everything except I haven't see anywhere which value of bridge rectifier to use.  Another forum suggested 3 amp or higher (but for a slightly different purpose on the layout). My accessory transformer puts out 16VAC @ 3amps. The closest I have found is a 4 amp 600V bridge rectifier at an electronics store for $2 and a Brawa Modellspeilwaren - Bridge Rectifier 10-16V, 1A at the hobby store.....but it is $16 which seems too high.
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