Do I Need To Spend A Fortune On A Rectifier?
No! You can use a 12V or 6V battery and car or motorbike light bulbs in the circuit to control the current. Our manual demonstrates how to do this, along with a few other low cost power control ideas. Rectifiers are useful tools if you can afford them, but not necessary.
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