How many Farads do I need?? Capacitor

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10-13-2000, 08:26 AM

imaudi5

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How many Farads do I need?? Capacitor

I have a Sealed box with 2 12" kicker comps fired backwards w/a 400 watt jbl M600 Sony Xplode deck. How may farads do I need to sufficiently protect the battery and alternator?

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10-13-2000, 08:31 AM

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They say 1 Farad per 1000W.

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10-13-2000, 09:46 AM

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Do your lights dim at all?

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10-13-2000, 10:39 AM

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Light slightly dim when it the bass hits really hard.

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10-13-2000, 12:27 PM

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How old is your car?...

If its a few years old, replace the stock battery and it should be better. If not then a farad cap should do, but try the battery first.

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