Audio Q

[sup]

can any tell me whats the diff between a 1.5f power cap and a 2.5f power cap

#dont say about 1.0 f coz its just not that funny lol

[jaxx]

well 1.0F is the answer!

only difference is it will hold more charge and will be more effective with twin subs

a rule of thumb is 1F per 1000w of stereo

[sup]

i have a 2600watt amp and a 1.5 f power cap do i need a 2.5 f power cap?

[sup]

take a look at my ice details what you think

[vmail]

you need 2.6F power cap if the amp is running at full power

[sup]

thanx vmail i will get right on it . :meet: thats for the advice lads

[jaxx]

hmmm no

thats peak power

peak power = total rubbish

whats the RMS of the amp

[sup]

its 360

[vmail]

he didnt say peek or RMS

[vmail]

in that case 1F will be fine

[sup]

so will i stick with the 1.5f that i have?

[jaxx]

yes my bad i didnt say RMS

[sup]

no probs it must be a day for my bads lol

[n00bie]

Even dumber question ?

Why do you guys need such a big capacitor ?

Is it to maintain the amp during ignition or switching off the engine ?

n b

[jaxx]

all a power cap do is smooth the power delivery to the amp and stops things like the dimming of the headlamps with the power spike created by the sub pulsing

[Chyownster]

I givesa reserve, when u need it too

[vmail]

or do what rob has, he has 2 batteries

[jaxx]

2 batterys AND a power cap!

no messin! :D