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Originally Posted by 92merc
I believe that is what the new bridge rectifier is for. Taking the 10kv and changing it to 12V instead of 6V.
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Not exactly... a [silicon] bridge rectifier doesn't actually regulate the voltage down. It is more efficient, however, than the old selenium varieties. This leaves you with more power for driving the rest of the electrical system, instead of converting it into heat (That's why selenium rectifiers have those big heat fins).