> A series fuse say 1/4 amp fast acting followed by a 1N400x 
> reverse biased diode would seem to be the simplest solution. 
> The fuse should be heavy enough for max peak load, but still 
> blow in a reverse power situation.

Yeah, that is one solution, but it is not self-repairing, which I would
prefer. I dunno, the fuse might not even be fast enough to prevent the
diode from exploding.

Wouter van Ooijen

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