Thanks Jim,
Your advice as always is right on the mark, Paul

Jim Dunmyer wrote:

> Paul,
>  I think Gerald gave you a part number, but almost any power-type diode
> from Radio Shack should do the job. Look for something rated at 30 PIV
> and 3 amps (or higher numbers).
>
>                                                <<Jim>>
>
> Paul Farley wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > I recently picked up a solar powered fan/vent combination at a swap
> > meet.    It is designed to be installed on the roof of a camper, trailer
> > or van.   Ihave not yet measured it's output, approximate sixe is 15'
> > x15".   I am considering  adapting the panel to power a 12v 300ma
> > computer fan to run air over the evaporator coil of my dometic on very
> > hot days.   While listening to all the talk on battery chargers I
> > decided this same panel would make a nice trickle charger.  Does anyone
> > know the proper blocking diode I would install in line to avoid battery
> > discharge at night?
> > Thanks in advance, Paul
>
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