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Re: Batteries parellel

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
when connecting 2 power sources (such as 2 batteries) together, you should always use OR'ing diodes to ensure you do not get a catastrophic current if the 2 power sources are not exactly matched.
Would this allow for hot swapping or would that still be insanely bad?
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