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(Andrew Gabriel) writes:

In article ,
"Brian-Gaff" writes:
Would not a simple silicon diode stop discharge though the cells?
Admittedly ou would need .6v extra from the cells, but....

Schottkey diodes are normally used in this case - they can be down to
0.2V forward voltage drop.

Some Schottkys have a lot of reverse leakage, but I think you could
usually add another normal Si diode in series without much affecting
the few milliamps of trickle charge which would be needed to offset the
battery's self-discharge.

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