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ConnClark · 08-17-2011, 01:45 PM

Josh8loop,

I don't have an efficiency figure for Schottky diodes alone but over standard silicon barrier diodes its about a 20% improvement, and that is not counting the reduction in field coil current you will get

08-17-2011, 01:45 PM	#66 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	Josh8loop, I don't have an efficiency figure for Schottky diodes alone but over standard silicon barrier diodes its about a 20% improvement, and that is not counting the reduction in field coil current you will get __________________