Posted by rvirgil_KS on April 12, 2013 at 16:26:41 from (50.93.233.9):
In Reply to: Re: 12volt conversion posted by AZ ANTICS on April 12, 2013 at 15:11:17:
A diode passes current in one direction, and blockes it in the opposite direction. It is rated for voltage and amperage, for example 1.5 amp @ 50 volts.
The amp rating is the amount of current it can pass without breakdown
The voltage rating is amount of reverse voltage it can withstand without break down.
In this application for alternator 1.5A @ 50 volt would be minimum requirement, higher amp and volt rating give more reserve protection and are fine to use. They are easy to use and can be installed anywhere between switch output and #1 pin on alternator plug. Marked band goes toward alternator.
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