Images attached of Jerry's setup.

Sound like you'r charging setup is working just fine.  I usuallly let the charge taper down to 1-2 amps. I actually have mine on
a timer.  On at 8am and off at 9p.  Once the battery is charged up to the set voltage on your charger it won't take anymore
so if you adjust the charger (PS) to a good value you can't overcharge. Putting on the timer takes it all off line
when you go to bed so you don't have to worry about it during the night.


Yes...10 amp charger needs at least a 20 amp diode.  Even at 10 amps a 20 amp diode will get warm. I use 40 and 50amp
for I have plenty of wiggle room.  Check ebay for solar blocking diodes.  diode you show is fine.  Most are rated for at least 50volts so that's not an issue.

Have fun.

Jerry

-------- Forwarded Message --------

Subject:	Another pic
Date:	Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:25:38 -0900
From:	JERRY CURRY <jercurry@...>
To:	Anthony VidPro <vidpro@...>

This battery powers my 500w SGC amp.

Jerry,

This information would make (or lead to) a really awesome newsletter article... just sayin'.

er, begging..

--Lonnie Webb,?(KG5WHQ)
? RadioEngine, OnComics on Rumble, YouTube and Twitter

On Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 1:15 PM, Anthony KB3DVS <KB3DVS@...> wrote:

Images attached of Jerry's setup.

Sound like you'r charging setup is working just fine.  I usuallly let the charge taper down to 1-2 amps. I actually have mine on
a timer.  On at 8am and off at 9p.  Once the battery is charged up to the set voltage on your charger it won't take anymore
so if you adjust the charger (PS) to a good value you can't overcharge. Putting on the timer takes it all off line
when you go to bed so you don't have to worry about it during the night.


Yes...10 amp charger needs at least a 20 amp diode.  Even at 10 amps a 20 amp diode will get warm. I use 40 and 50amp
for I have plenty of wiggle room.  Check ebay for solar blocking diodes.  diode you show is fine.  Most are rated for at least 50volts so that's not an issue.

Have fun.

Jerry

-------- Forwarded Message --------

Subject:	Another pic
Date:	Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:25:38 -0900
From:	JERRY CURRY <jercurry@...>
To:	Anthony VidPro <vidpro@...>

This battery powers my 500w SGC amp.