You MUST PUT that Blocking diode piece of aluminum angle so it is finned. so it can cool. It will get really hot. I have seen two aluminum angles facing away from each other with a hole drilled in them while laying on top one another and you nut them together so they can dissipate heat. This is a must and dont cover it will black tape it melt and get all gooey and it needs air.
Google on youtube how to make a heat sink for a blocking diode.
How to make a heat Sink for Blocking Diode
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SolarFreak
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Re: How to make a heat Sink for Blocking Diode
Yes I will put a heat sink on it soon. Thank you for the reminder and the idea.