DIY split charge

rayf3262 · 23-07-2013, 00:00

Schottky diodes,...
typically exhibit a forward voltage drop in the order of one third of a normal PN junction diode.
Available from the likes of RS components etc...

These can be a sensible no moving parts option, been used on boats and leisure craft a lot. Commercial products produced by Victron, Sterling etc..
eg.
http://www.victronenergy.com/battery...ery-isolators/

This is an informative read on split charge options:
http://highfields-arc.co.uk/vehicles/auxchg.htm

23-07-2013, 00:00	#12
rayf3262 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14 Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002 Posts: 1,549	Schottky diodes Schottky diodes,... typically exhibit a forward voltage drop in the order of one third of a normal PN junction diode. Available from the likes of RS components etc... These can be a sensible no moving parts option, been used on boats and leisure craft a lot. Commercial products produced by Victron, Sterling etc.. eg. http://www.victronenergy.com/battery...ery-isolators/ This is an informative read on split charge options: http://highfields-arc.co.uk/vehicles/auxchg.htm __________________ Remember what the dormouse said: Feed your head....