Postby Dave Hayfield » October 24th, 2014, 11:45 pm
Hello John, you don't need a diagram. In the positive lead from each battery fit the diode in line between the battery and receiver preferably after the switch ( I presume you are using a separate switch for each battery) otherwise you may prevent your charger from working if it connects via the switch. Diodes, of course, are polarity sensitive so you must install them the right way round. The diode usually has a silver ring to identify the anode, this must be on the receiver side of the install, imagine it as the tip of an arrow showing which direction to point it. You will need a high current diode rated at least 6 amps and able to handle whatever voltage batteries you are using. Maplin stock a 6 amp diode, P600D, capable of taking a massive 400 amp surge. Stock number UK60Q at 99 pence.
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Dave Hayfield on October 26th, 2014, 11:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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