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Old 01-06-2012, 09:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
JasonG
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05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD
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Yep, simple diode bridge. Add a capacitor to smooth it.
If the amps are low, its under $5.
Bad part is the 160+ VDC will charge the batts REAL fast and blow them apart. It would only work if you had more batts in a series to get closer, say 12 of them.

A basic charger would be much safer

Not my drawing :



Wish I could take credit for it
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I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!
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