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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-04-2019, 21:58
Replies: 29
Views: 5,395
Posted By AndyEss
Re: Diode circuit isolation?

Good point, but lower capacity diodes are pretty cheap. The OP is talking about lighting circuits, rather than a high power circuit. So instead of two diodes in parallel, put four. Maybe one will run...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-04-2019, 14:40
Replies: 29
Views: 5,395
Posted By AndyEss
Re: Diode circuit isolation?

Yep, diodes become somewhat expensive fuses if too much current flows through them. If you have an accidental short, they will often pop faster than a fuse or breaker.
Carry spares and look into...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-04-2019, 13:00
Replies: 29
Views: 5,395
Posted By AndyEss
Re: Diode circuit isolation?

You can also wire multiple diodes in parallel to increase current capacity.
Marlin P. Jones is a great source, but they are jobbers, and some of their products are over runs, out of spec (below) and...
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