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katy · 12-30-2020, 11:23 AM

If'n you go w/a diode make sure the amperage rating is high enough for the intended use.

A good rule of thumb is to use a diode that is rated for 2X the expected maximum current.

Diodes are cheap so going larger doesn't cost a lot more.

12-30-2020, 11:23 AM	#11
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: 12v from 3 brush Ford generator If'n you go w/a diode make sure the amperage rating is high enough for the intended use. A good rule of thumb is to use a diode that is rated for 2X the expected maximum current. Diodes are cheap so going larger doesn't cost a lot more. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!