Question from the Tesla generator video series

[krustyone]

Hi, I hope this is in the right place, if not please direct me.
I just joined and we are trying to build the generator from the video series, when we went to get the supplies it became apparent that we were missing something. The video says we need 8 1 amp germanium diodes but did not specify  voltage, can anyone steer me in the right direction?

Thanks!

[CompuTutor]

You'd probably be better off with a Schottky diode like the a 1N5818.
it has a 1-amp 30-volt PIV (Peak inverse voltage) rating as example.

germanium diodes can have some special characteristics of course,
but I suspect they are seeking a lower voltage drop across the junction.

You can get four or five for a buck in small quantities,
so they are an inexpensive part to start testing with.

got a link to the vid so I can see the application requirement ?

[krustyone]

Thanks!

Here is the link:
http://www.teslacoverup.com/teslavideos.php

I work with kids[troubled and/or with disabilities] and we were looking for something new to try and this seemed to fit the bill but I have little background in electronics, despite my father spending 20+ years at Motorola.

[CompuTutor]

Wow, these are hilarious,
but I will reply tomorrow after I watch these.

Please understand, I quit at 2-1/2 minutes into the first vid.

I know this will require extensive corrections from just that much.

Never ever use scissors to cut leads on parts,
as that will nick a notch into the blades of the scissors.

Never ever solder like that...ever,
much less solder parts that do not have a good mechanical connection first (tightly twisted leads, etc.).

I'll be polite and informitive tomorrow,
because you seem serious enough though.

[krustyone]

Thank you

It's been a while since I've soldered but that didn't look right and I have way too much respect for my tools to cut any metal with scissors.

Any assistance would be great!