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fabieville

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Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« on: December 01, 2019, 07:13:17 AM »
I have a reliable 24v 3000watt 120vac pure sinewave inverter and  one of the diodes need replacements.  It is labeled D13 on the circuit board. Because it is so small and fractured i cannot read the value on it.
Is it possible you could tell me what diode to use or is it possible for me to just replace the 4 diodes that are in that section ( D2, D5, D12, D13) with regular barrel shape diodes? If yes what value diodes I should use for each of them? or basically i could use just 4 same small barrel diodes and which position is the correct way to place them in the circuit?
I upload some pictures of where on the board they are located and the model inverter that i have.

In the pictures they are located to the left side beside the brown filter caps. You can zoom in to get a better view of them and the 4 mosfets that are located there too.


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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2019, 03:03:03 PM »
Make? Model? A pic isn't going to tell us what diode you need, there are literally millions of them that look like that!

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2019, 07:34:12 PM »
Make? Model? A pic isn't going to tell us what diode you need, there are literally millions of them that look like that!

The brand is "Reliable".  It's a generic Chinese brand.

https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Efficiency-Inverter-Converter-Display/dp/B0154C5F3A/ref=sr_1_1?m=A1HWQS6LP4YFBM&qid=1575246771&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2019, 08:29:56 PM »
Can you get a close-up picture?
The text on the diode looks like it can be read, but a sharp close-up photo is necessary.
Either you or I can look up the part number here:
http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/
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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2019, 03:25:27 AM »
I uploaded the photos. So can someone please help me out. I would greatly appreciate the help.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2019, 08:18:59 AM »
I uploaded the photos. So can someone please help me out. I would greatly appreciate the help.

Like Sparweb says, we need better pictures of the damaged components.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2019, 06:08:47 PM »
i got a reply from reliable company saying that the replacement is 1N4148. I am wondering if i can replace all 4 diodes in that section with the same #? what do u think?

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2019, 06:33:14 PM »
1N4148 is a common rectifier diode, https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/on-semiconductor/1N4148TR/1N4148FSCT-ND/9356376 10 cent part LOL Digikey is a greta electronics part supplier, I use them a LOT

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2019, 07:39:57 PM »
can i replace it with 1N4007 or all 4 of them on that section with 1N4007?
the ones on the board is the very small solid state ones and the 1n4007 that i have is the regular small barrel type.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2019, 08:52:03 PM »
1N4148 is a fast(ish) switching/signal diode.  1N4007 is a power diode and may not switch fast enough to be safe in that circuit.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2019, 08:54:16 PM »
1N4148 is a small signal diode, not a rectifier diode. 75v max reverse voltage, 150mA forward current.

Using a 1N4007 MAY work but the junction capacitance will be much higher - whether that matter depends entirely on what the circuit is doing.

A quick online search prices them at $0.70 per 100 - i.e. less than 1c each.
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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2019, 09:03:13 PM »
I notice that when i turn on the inverter, the driver board inside the inverter has a red light flashing instead of a steady red light which would suggest that something is wrong i presume.

I see the input voltage on the inverter display but there is no output voltage display and when i test the output i am getting around 18vac instead of 120vac.

Please tell me what could be the issue(s) and which parts would need to be replaced.
I anxiously await your feedback.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2019, 04:07:57 PM »
.... It is labeled D13 on the circuit board. Because it is so small and fractured i cannot read the value on it.
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If it fractured due to electrical fault, there could be other parts that are damaged. Troubleshooting would be difficult without the schematic and I doubt if the manufacturer will give it to you. Not sure if it will help but we can attempt to reverse a portion of the schematic.  Can you post close-up pictures of the top and bottom of the area where D13 is to find out if reversing is possible?

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2020, 01:03:01 AM »
The IRFP4368 fets inside are damage. Can you tell me a replacement or equivalent fets that can replace them.
I am trying to source some local fets in Jamaica that can work.

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Re: Reliable pure sinewave inverter replacement parts query
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2020, 02:11:54 AM »
would any of these be equivalent to use?
IRF4110

IRFP064N

IRFP260N

IRFP460

IRFP250N

IRFP140

IRFP9140

IRFP9240

IRFP450