magnetrons as diodes

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Original poster: Frosty <frosty90@xxxxxxxxx>

Hi Everyone,
I havnt really posted anything on the list before but i have been 
reading it for a while,
I was just wondering if the magnetrons out of microwave ovens could 
be used as HV diodes, if you removed the magnets to stop microwave 
generation. and used the filament winding on a MOT for filament power.
If any on has tried this before i would love to know....i supose they 
would quickly overheat though?
I was thinking it would be a good alternative to HV silicone diodes 
in a voltage doubler circuit (for a dual MOT supply----it keeps 
blowing diodes),
Any comments much apreciated,
Jesse Frost