Feb 1, 2023 · From Wiki: A mercury-arc rectifier is a type of electrical rectifier used for converting high-voltage or high-current alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). It is a type of cold …

Aug 25, 2017 · Mercury Arc Rectifier Video [3:20] This video was filmed at Fort Edmonton Park in September 2012, a month before the rectifier was permanently shut down and replaced with a …

May 23, 2018 · Seriously though, love Mercury Arc rectifiers, there's a lot of YouTube videos out there for them. They're mostly used in high current DC applications like subways, street cars, …

May 23, 2018 · Mercury rectifiers are very similar to tube diodes, aside from the mercury. They work the same way, and the only fundamental difference is that they use ion transport instead …

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Apr 13, 2020 · Interesting that it glows blue (both the original photo and in the link by u/nastypoker) but mercury vapor lamps have a definite yellow-red tint.

Dec 4, 2021 · Mercury arc rectifier, switching AC/DC current at a 102 year old elevator.

Jul 9, 2021 · Recently found out about this alien looking device, a "mercury arc rectifier". Looks a lot cooler than a full bridge rectifier.. why don't you try making one? Video Idea

Jul 10, 2021 · Do they boil the mercury in this magic transformation ? Boiling mercury arc rectifier sounds better. A 3 Phase Boiling mercury DC Arc Rectifier operating at 150 HZ is totally a …

Dec 5, 2021 · Mercury arc rectifier look like futuristic technology. (Explanation video and credits in description)