I'm rigging a dual battery set-up in my Rocket; 1 larger and 1 smaller battery. I want 2 toggle switches in my panel; 1 for each battery. This gives me a simple selection of either battery or both batteries. Back close to the batteries are 2 solenoids; 1 for each battery. My debate on architecture is over but I'm still trying to figure out the executiion.
I believe all that is needed to add safety to this would be 2 diodes; to protect each battery in the event the other battery fails with an internal short. First off, is this true and a good way to proceed and second, what is a good diode ?? I've found what I'm thinking may be the answer here http://www.alliedelec.com/search/searchresults.aspx?Ntk=Primary&Ntt=diode&gclid=CMKAr5_ql6kCFRs5gwodYiOOwA&N=4294941369+4294887038
but my electrical / electronics is weak.
Thanks for your help,
I believe all that is needed to add safety to this would be 2 diodes; to protect each battery in the event the other battery fails with an internal short. First off, is this true and a good way to proceed and second, what is a good diode ?? I've found what I'm thinking may be the answer here http://www.alliedelec.com/search/searchresults.aspx?Ntk=Primary&Ntt=diode&gclid=CMKAr5_ql6kCFRs5gwodYiOOwA&N=4294941369+4294887038
but my electrical / electronics is weak.
Thanks for your help,