[sdiy] 1n4001 instead of 1n4004 OK?

[Seb Francis]

Dan Snazelle wrote:
> in ray wilson's +/- wallwart supply project, he asks for 1n4004
>
> i only have 1n4001...
>
> this is a 12 v psu feeding into the diode
>
> is this ok?
>   

Yes, 1N4001 is ok up to 50V

But when you restock buy 1N4004 instead (or at least 1N4002).
The cost is almost the same and then you have something you can use up 
to 400V (100V) if you need to.

Seb