The coloured bands on diodes and resistors indicate their specifications.
If you replace the diode with a diode with identical color markings it
should work.
Skye
>I think I've got it. It's definitely a diode. Very small (about 1 mm wide and
>2 mm's long). Light blue line on one side of clear glass cylinder. Axial
>leads. I know the voltage expected out of it is approx. 23 volts. but as I
>understand it, that's not a function of the diode. I purchased 50 ($2.19) at
>Radio Shack that are the identical size and shape. THe only difference is the
>color of the line (light purplish white vs light blue). I also understand
>these are relatively standard items and they should work as long as I solder it
>in the correct direction.
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