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COOTER · 04-11-2014, 11:09 PM

I converted my cutout to a diode. Just wondering if all wiring should be connected as the original.

Mike V. Florida · 04-11-2014, 11:12 PM

Yup

Purdy Swoft · 04-11-2014, 11:15 PM

I've installed the diodes like Bratton sells as well as the style that Snyder sells and the doide installed cutouts hooked up exactly as they did as a cut out. I did run the cars that I used them with on positive ground as original.

COOTER · 04-12-2014, 11:25 AM

Will do. Thanks.

fordUSA · 04-23-2014, 08:28 AM

Does anyone have a spec on the diode? Any number on the diode itself would help. Thanks.

Tom Wesenberg · 04-23-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fordUSA

Does anyone have a spec on the diode? Any number on the diode itself would help. Thanks.

It should be rated for at least 40 volts and 15 amps, plus you will need a good heat sink for it, or you can buy one ready made from the vendors.

Purdy Swoft · 04-23-2014, 10:50 AM

I didn't pay any attention to numbers on the diodes I just figure with vendor prices at around six dollars from Brattons and three dollars from Snyders that its not likely that a better price could be found, especially with installation instructions for the hobby guy. I have just installed these diodes acording to the instructions supplied. There is no mention of a heat sink being needed in the instructions. I have run a Brattons diode in the cutout of my 31 tudor for 14 years without incident. The advantage of a diode is there is no points to stick and kill the battery or damage the generator. The generators that I have used diodes on charge the same as if a points style cutout was used and I have had no problems with diodes overheating when installed as the instructions recommend. A diode cutout doesn't give voltage regulation, it only removes the risk of sticking points.

04-11-2014, 11:09 PM	#1
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 187	Diode Wiring I converted my cutout to a diode. Just wondering if all wiring should be connected as the original.

04-11-2014, 11:12 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Diode Wiring Yup __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

04-11-2014, 11:15 PM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Diode Wiring I've installed the diodes like Bratton sells as well as the style that Snyder sells and the doide installed cutouts hooked up exactly as they did as a cut out. I did run the cars that I used them with on positive ground as original.

04-12-2014, 11:25 AM	#4
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 187	Re: Diode Wiring Will do. Thanks.

04-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#5
fordUSA Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2	Re: Diode Wiring Does anyone have a spec on the diode? Any number on the diode itself would help. Thanks.

04-23-2014, 10:50 AM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Diode Wiring I didn't pay any attention to numbers on the diodes I just figure with vendor prices at around six dollars from Brattons and three dollars from Snyders that its not likely that a better price could be found, especially with installation instructions for the hobby guy. I have just installed these diodes acording to the instructions supplied. There is no mention of a heat sink being needed in the instructions. I have run a Brattons diode in the cutout of my 31 tudor for 14 years without incident. The advantage of a diode is there is no points to stick and kill the battery or damage the generator. The generators that I have used diodes on charge the same as if a points style cutout was used and I have had no problems with diodes overheating when installed as the instructions recommend. A diode cutout doesn't give voltage regulation, it only removes the risk of sticking points.