Hey I’m currently doing a car audio install in a 2018 Kia cerato YD /forte 3 and I need some recommendations on that to do I’ve done some installations before but none with a dual battery set up I’m planning on using a 200-250a alternator and a slimline 170AH AGM in the back I’ve heard some people say just use a isolator whilst someone from a car audio shop says to use a regulator or Dc-dc charger I’ve looked everywhere for a reg or dc-dc that is 200-250a to keep up with the power draw from the 2-3kw monoblock I’m planning on getting i already own the battery and the sub but no idea what to do after the advice that if I don’t use a dc-dc or reg my battery might get too much charge and go short circuit and act like a welder so no idea now what to do
theres also a stinger alternator that’s a 220a but I don’t have a link it would be custom made
ive asked mechman they don’t sell a alternator for my vehicle and as soon as they knew they don’t have one they wouldn’t reply to any questions about battery systems
2nd battery to add to my system not sure what to do I’ve been told 2 different things and don’t know what’s true
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Hey I’m currently doing a car audio install in a 2018 Kia cerato YD /forte 3 and I need some recommendations on that to do I’ve done some installations before but none with a dual battery set up I’m planning on using a 200-250a alternator and a slimline 170AH AGM in the back I’ve heard some people say just use a isolator whilst someone from a car audio shop says to use a regulator or Dc-dc charger I’ve looked everywhere for a reg or dc-dc that is 200-250a to keep up with the power draw from the 2-3kw monoblock I’m planning on getting i already own the battery and the sub but no idea what to do after the advice that if I don’t use a dc-dc or reg my battery might get too much charge and go short circuit and act like a welder so no idea now what to do
idk if I’m allowed to post links
link to the alternator:
https://www.powerbastards.com/proddetail.asp?prod=14962-250-HD1-1
theres also a stinger alternator that’s a 220a but I don’t have a link it would be custom made
ive asked mechman they don’t sell a alternator for my vehicle and as soon as they knew they don’t have one they wouldn’t reply to any questions about battery systems
Cheers Rick