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Hi Bob,

You are correct, I am planning on using diodes. I have not looked at Z32 but I believe long wires and small fuses make sense.

Thanks,

Rocky

The Engine and Main buss are basically duplicates with the following:

1. EFI 4a
2. ECU 1a
3. Pri Fuel Pump 7.5a
4. Sec Fuel Pump 7.5a (only one running except take off and landing)
5. Electr ...

I am building a Sportsman with 2 batteries in the back behind a bulkhead (about a 10 to 12 foot run to the firewall).

Z19 call for the always hot Engine Battery Buss (fuse block) to be within 6 inc ...

Scott,

The failure that you mention was due to an incorrectly sized rectifier or diode that was not designed to carry the load that was applied. Not because the basic design is faulty. All design ...

Bob,

I appreciate your comments, thoughts and efforts in helping all the builders develop more reliable and better electrical systems. A worrier I am not, but a simple change to the design that pr ...

I have followed the switch vs diode controversy on a number of forums with interest since I am building a Sportsman with a Subaru H6 Engine. I am aware of crash involving a failed diode. I believe th ...