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John___Angela
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Oct 24, 2014

Need two X 24 volt 10 - 20 watt panel with blocking diodes.

Anyone seen one (or actually two) lately. I have to build a 48 volt battery maintainer so need them 20 or under watts and must have blocking diodes. (saves me from adding them) Won't be using a con...
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John___Angela
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
smkettner wrote:
I would guess most do not have a blocking diode but rely on a controller.
Probably going to need to contact some manufacturers directly.
Only seen diodes listed if it is designed as part of a kit to maintain a battery.


Agreed. We found a 48 volt inexpensive controller that should work. Coupled with a couple of 24 volt 20 watt panels the whole thing will come in around 130 bucks.

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