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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Mar 01, 2014

Transient Suppression Diode Link (for techies)

Clamp starter motors of engine and onboard generator. Add 2.5uf 200 volt cap and stop both positive and negative oriented transients. Fun to watch on a Tectronix scope. This REALLY helps onboard el...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Mar 02, 2014
Mex, Link is to a diode.

A capacitor would not help transients on my house equipment as it's not initially connected to the engine or alternator. After starting and then when the chassis battery voltage stabilizes the isolator is engaged to charge the house battery. For solenoid isolators that immediately engage with ignition on a capacitor might be helpful.

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