I have a small solar panel charging a deer feeder 12 volt 12ah battery.
I think the panel puts out about 18-20 volts depending on conditions.
I don't know the amp flow.
It apparently doesn't have a blocking diode in the circuit because it's draining the battery faster than it can charge it.
It's 190 mile trip to the feeder so unfortunately I can't take any measurements.
What size diode do I need?
Should it be wired in series in the negative or positive lead from the panel?
Thanks so much, Art
I think the panel puts out about 18-20 volts depending on conditions.
I don't know the amp flow.
It apparently doesn't have a blocking diode in the circuit because it's draining the battery faster than it can charge it.
It's 190 mile trip to the feeder so unfortunately I can't take any measurements.
What size diode do I need?
Should it be wired in series in the negative or positive lead from the panel?
Thanks so much, Art