power cap help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[jonesy051]

i have ordered 2 12" rockford fosgate subs and amp this is my first time with I.C.E. what i want to no is should a buy a power cap and wot do they do. will it take strain off the battery ????? my stuff hasnt arrived yet but ive been told i might need to splash out on one. a 1 farrard rockford power cap costs £115 is it worth it and if i dont is it gona fk me battery ???????????????????????

cheers folks

 

[dave]

aparently not, this has come up before and people have said they are just a poser item.

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[jonesy051]

apparently they store the charge and then pump it out creating more powerfull bass. i havent got a clue wots gona happen with my sistem or what it will be like sound wise. i havent passed me test yet but ive splashed out so i dont waste me money on booze and goin out lololol u gotta give it 2 me for trying.

somebody tell me wot will
2 12" rockford fosgate subs with a amp to power them
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[gaz.d]

TBH, unless u have alot off amps and subs then they arent really needed, wot they do is draw charge from the power cap if its bassy, this relieves the strain on the battery and makes the note not lose its bass.

The best way is to stick wot u have got in already, and turn it up at nite, if the lights flash with the bass, then a power cap or extra battery could be used.

Im running 2 amps, used to be 3 and a 10" sub and have no problem, for the money they aint worth it if they aint gonna be used to there full capacity.

If your so concerened get an extra battery

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[chrisunoman]

Yeh, i wouldnt get a power cap with the kit your buying, u probably wouldnt notice the difference to be honest.

But if u play your stereo without the engine running alot, u may notice a big battery drain, and would therefore be better using that money to change the standard battery and get the biggest battery u can afford

 

[The Negotiator]

As said basically above, a capacitor in this form simply attempts to smooth out the flow so the power should be available more easily. A 1 farad capacitor is huge and hence why it can be used for this, I am sure you don't need one for your purpose - OTT!

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[Morty Mort]

Hei.

The capacitor helps when 14+ volts and the amp's watts aren't enough. It won't be needed for daily use, but helps on sudden high loads when the amp can't deliver enough power. I don't have it. Too little value for money.

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[Sando]

The cap drains power from your battery and then when the bass drops low and loud, the cap releases the stored power providing your amps with a smooth flow of power.

As said before, they're really just a shiny item to stick in your boot, you wont notice any difference, if you do its purely in your head (and wallet) The only difference it would make would be in a competition system but those guys already have uprated alternators and usually run a split charge system, eliminating any use for one in the first place.

If you have been advised to but one because your lights are dimming or whatever, get an better alternator or get it rewound, get a better battery or uprate all your cabling etc...

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