I have a 600W Alpine V-Power mono amp, what size capacitor should i get? 1 farad, .5 farad?
2006-09-21 09:35:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
The size of a van? u are F****** stupid..give me some real answers!
2006-09-21 09:54:35 · update #1
.5 Farad for every 500 watts. So go with 1 Farad.
Go here for info on boxes and other tips:
http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com
_________________
bold_0205
Too big of a cap won't blow an amp. If anything it may improve the longevity of the electrical system.
2006-09-21 16:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive always went by 1farad every 1K watts, .5 farad per 500. A 1 farad wouldnt hurt but personally I think a .5 farad woul be just as good for 600 watts. It would be cheaper and I think it would do just as good a job on a mono amp.
2006-09-21 19:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by weezythafireman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There truly is not any length certain on your kit. at the same time as it is composed of capacitance, the more advantageous you've the more advantageous acceptable. distinct the requirement is going to be determined by making use of your vehicle's electric powered gadget. operating example an finished-length chevy pickup with twin batteries, and a 100 and sixty amp alternator does no longer desire as a lot help as slightly honda civic with a 70 amp alternator. in reality, attempt going for a a million/2-farad or a a million-farad capacitor, and in case you nonetheless have stability subject matters (i.e. lighting fixtures fixtures dimming with bass hits), merely upload yet another. also counting on the kit and vehicle, capacitors on my own may no longer be sufficient. you may desire to look at getting a larger output alternator if the inventory one merely won't be able to save up. A capacitor's pastime is to even out the draw of present day and decrease a number of those spikes in present day throughout a huge bass hit, yet they don't look making present day. finally all the present you're drawing continues to be popping out of your alternator.
2016-11-23 13:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 farad capacitor per every 1000 watts of power is a good rule of thumb
2006-09-21 10:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 Farad should be fine
2006-09-21 13:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
capacitors are a waste of money and energy installing it. it's just a bandaid fix to a weak electrical system, in the long run its really not doing anything. unless your system only hits every minute or so. everytime the bass hits, the capacitor discharges, if the bass hits again before the capacitor recharges, you just added another electrical load to your car's electrical system. check out this website for more information
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=72480&KW=capacitor
2006-09-21 14:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by bigdaddypmp420 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just be safe and get a 1.5 farad in case you ever want to add more power
2006-09-21 11:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by jon k 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 farad will do the trick. you don't want to give it to much. if the capcitor is to big you will blow the amp.
2006-09-21 20:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by bold_0205 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
k first ov all a 1 farad capacito is that size of a van
second i would use a .1mircofarad (uf)
2006-09-21 09:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by Nick the Nerd 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a 1000watt amp and i used a 1.0. I think a .5 will be just right for for 600 watts.
2006-09-21 12:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by 50lx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋