when you hook up a resistor to a power capacitor should it be at the end of the power cable?

Question

then directly to the capacitor. or should the resistor be in the middle of the power cable.

Answer 1

The resistor just has to be in line somewhere between the battery and the capacitor, and it is TEMPORARY. Its' only purpose is to slow down the initial charging of the capacitor so you don't get a giant spark. Once the cap is charged (which shouldn't take much more than a minute, depending on the size of the capacitor) the resistor gets removed.

What I always do is remove the main power fuse at the battery, then connect the uncharged capacitor into the system near the amp, mount it, ground it, and then just place the resistor across the fuse holder's terminals to charge the cap before I put the fuse back in. Actually, I use a 12v test light instead of a resistor; when the light goes out, the capacitor is fully charged.

Answer 2

Not sure why you would be wanting a resistor in your car audio system. Capacitors are used to give you a short term boost in available power, such as that required when your amp produces a quick strong bass note, such as a kick drum. A resistor does the opposite, it slows down current, which would give you less power to your amp.

Answer 3

it truly is No resistor get a. try gentle betwen the cap and power wire once gentle dies down thoroughly placed wire and tighten. Ive. carried out thks no challenge possibly small spark even if it truly is gonna ensue

Answer 4

It doesn't matter. You can put it before, after, beginning, middle, end. It doesn't matter.

Answer 5

call radio shack