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For your consideration, 1 high-quality, fast-recovery, 16 Amp, 1200 Volt, stud mount whistle diode for your Lionel KW post-war transformer.
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These are exceptionally high-quality and reliable diodes that are considered an updgrade over the traditional rectifier disks and will produce a strong whistle that will last the lifetime of your transformer. These diodes are the same polarity as the original recitifer disks and I use them on all Lionel transformers that I service and sell. They work great on both post-war and modern Lionel trains and come with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE! If they fail for any reason, simply return them for a replacement or full refund including shipping.
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Sold individually, each diode comes with a lock nut, 2 flat washers, jumper wire, shrink tubing, and easy to install instructions. All diodes are tested before shipping!
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There are a couple of ways you can mount a diode to your KW transformer. My way is easy and clean-looking and does NOT obstruct the shell when you install or remove it. If necessary, simply bend the open hole end of the diode down slightly and you're all set!
 
​Shipping is fast and FREE for 1 or more diodes. International shipping is extra.

Note: Instructions can be obtained by sending me an email or calling me. My contact information will be provided in the package.

I also have 6 and 40 Amp whistle diodes, 2A, 3A, 5A, 7.5A,10A, and 15A "easy-mount" thermal-sealed circuit breakers, TVS diodes to protect your track-side electronics, and "perfect-fit" LED bulbs for your transformer indicator lights! See my other eBay listings. Thanks for looking!

 

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COMPETITION IS GOOD: The facts about buying whistle diodes on eBay for your Lionel pre and post-war toy train transformers. 

After servicing, restoring and selling pre-owned Lionel pre and post-war toy train transformers for over 10-years I decided to sell select parts on eBay including whistle diodes, TVS diodes, thermal-sealed circuit breakers and LED bulbs. This got the attention of one of my competitors that has made a niche business for himself with virtually no competition by selling similar parts on eBay for the last 15-years, which prompted him to revise and expand his listings with misleading claims and marketing gimmicks.

The intent of this blog is to educate the consumer with the facts as it pertains to what is sold by me and what is sold by my competitor, so you can make an informed decision when purchasing parts in the future.

Whistle Diodes

My competitor claims Ruttonsha diodes is the best. This is the brand he has been selling for many years and according to him, none of them has ever failed so he considers them the “best in the business”. Ruttonsha diodes are manufactured overseas (India) like many other electrical components sold in the U.S. The diodes I sell I purchase factory-direct from a manufacturer in China which has been in business over 35 years and manufactures high-quality electrical components for some of the leading U.S. brands on the market today. I’m able to sell you my diodes for less because I’ve eliminated the middle-man and brand name mark-up. That doesn’t mean that my diodes are less quality. The bottom line is that I have used and installed the diodes I sell in every transformer that I’ve serviced, restored and sold without a single failure for the past 10-years. Although I don’t know the exact number of transformers I’ve sold, I’m sure it’s over a thousand by now. My competitor likes to imply that his diodes are the “best” and “number 1 in diode service for Lionel transformers” which is simply nothing more than a marketing gimmick. I market my diodes as “high-quality” because to imply that they are the best is misleading when there are other comparable diodes on the market that perform just as well and maybe even better with a proven track record or reliability. In addition, my diodes come with nickel-plated flat washers and a lock-nut. My competitor provides flat washers, a lock washer and a nut. If paying more for a brand name is important to you then Ruttonsha diodes might be your best option. If saving a little on an unbranded diode that performs the exact same if not better then Ruttonsha, and has a proven track record of success, backed by the seller’s commitment to unsurpassed customer service and a LIFTETIME GUARANTEE, then you might want to consider mine. 

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Shipping

DOMESTIC BUYERS (Within the Continental U.S.) Unless specified otherwise, all items will be shipped via U.S. Postal Service to a verified address. Items are normally shipped within 1 business day after payment is received unless the business day falls on a holiday. We will contact you if there is any delay in shipping your item. We do not mark up shipping costs to make extra profit. We add up to a $1.50 to actual domestic shipping costs to cover our cost of packaging materials. We are sensitive to rising shipping costs and we do our best to use the smallest and lightest boxes and packaging materials as possible without compromising the contents of the package. Please note that shipping companies consider the size of the packaging in addition to the weight to determine the actual shipping cost. Some items, particularly large items, require larger boxes and packaging materials and therefore drive up the shipping costs. Pay attention to the item dimensions and weight in the listing so you understand that larger, heavier items are going to be more expensive to ship. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (Outside the U.S.) The same terms and conditions outlined above for Domestic Buyers applies except for the following: All items will be shipped via U.S. Postal Service International First Class Mail to a verified address if the package total weight is less than 4-pounds. In some cases, items may be listed with the option for U.S. Postal Service International Priority Mail, especially if the item is of high value or exceeds 4-pounds total weight. If your item is shipped via U.S. Postal Service International First Class Mail, please note that delivery confirmation is not available and you are at full risk for damaged, lost, or stolen items. Registered Mail and insurance may be purchased separately and at an additional cost. Please contact me for a quote if you desire one of these additional services. We add up to $2.00 to actual international shipping costs to cover our cost of packaging materials.

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