Grounding amps into capacitor?
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From: Elburn IL
Grounding amps into capacitor?
Hello all! It's been awhile since I've done an installation... I have quick question. I've seen some cool 15 farad capacitors on Ebay with lots of in/outputs. Can I run all of the ground wire from my amps to the capacitor? Then just run one larger ground wire to the car from the capacitor? Thanks guys!
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Hello all! It's been awhile since I've done an installation... I have quick question. I've seen some cool 15 farad capacitors on Ebay with lots of in/outputs. Can I run all of the ground wire from my amps to the capacitor? Then just run one larger ground wire to the car from the capacitor? Thanks guys!
If you do the big 3, use a nice distro block and an upgraded battery depending on your install you don't need the cap..
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My stereo isn't that large. I just liked the options that came with this capacitor, and the price wasn't much more than a 4 farad unit.
Why do the big 3 if you have a hefty capacitor?
Also, can I ground the amps into the cap?
Why do the big 3 if you have a hefty capacitor?
Also, can I ground the amps into the cap?
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Again, you don't need the cap.. what does your system consist of?
How much is the cap? the Big 3 would be cheaper I am guessing
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Hey Jeff. I've done some research on the "big three" and I may go that route. I did a similar thing on my Mustang years ago in addition to the caps.
The system consists of 2 Rockford Fosgate P3002 amps (60x2 each I think?) and 1 Rockford Fosgate P3001 (like 300x1 2 ohm). Not a large system, but will still require some power.
Just trying to get everything figured out before I start. I love this car!!!!
The system consists of 2 Rockford Fosgate P3002 amps (60x2 each I think?) and 1 Rockford Fosgate P3001 (like 300x1 2 ohm). Not a large system, but will still require some power.
Just trying to get everything figured out before I start. I love this car!!!!
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My stereo isn't that large. I just liked the options that came with this capacitor, and the price wasn't much more than a 4 farad unit.
Why do the big 3 if you have a hefty capacitor?
Also, can I ground the amps into the cap?
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