Hello,
I’m looking for a high voltage diode CL01-12 RG704.
Did the test with 9volt battery, switching the leads let the current go through both sides. I believe thats what messing my microwave
Greetings,
A diode that passes current more or less equally in both directions is certainly not doing its job… From what I can tell, the CL01-12 part number refers to a 12kV/350mA diode suitable for line-frequency rectification. Such would be a reasonable thing to find in an older microwave oven.
Unfortunately such products are not especially common, and we’ve nothing currently in stock that would appear comparable or a reasonable drop-in alternative. This said, a half-dozen GP02-40-E3/54GICT-ND might be pressed into service as such, configured as two parallel strings of 3 in series. 'tis a somewhat sketchy and less-than-favorable alternative, but for under $5 it might be worth a try. Note that a diode failure may precipitate other problems such as a burnt-out transformer, open fuses, or such that may be less than obvious.
Also, note that repair of high-voltage equipment such as a microwave oven is not without risk to safety; any advice or suggestions offered here are without guarantee and to be taken at one’s own risk.
The CL01-12 RG704, seems to be the part marking and not the part number for this diode. Please review the option below as a possible replacement.
| Digi-Key Part Number | 2516-HVM12-ND |
| Manufacturer | Rectron USA |
| Manufacturer Product Number | HVM12 |
| Description | DIODE GEN PURP 12000V 350MA HVM |
| Detailed Description | Diode Standard 12000 V 350mA Through Hole HVM |
| Datasheet | HVM5-HVM16.pdf (rectron.com) |
Marking Info From the Spec Sheet
