paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Okay here is the deal I have a KHC2000 in the rear for power to my amplifier and I still have a factory battery under the hood.. QUESTION 1: Will a battery isolator solve any problem there is? QUESTION 2: What size isolator should I get? QUESTION 3: How do I hook it up? or is it something a mechanic should do? Thanks for the help! Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Don't get one, waste of money. They are only nice if you play your music with the car off and need to keep a charged battery to start it back up. Playing a powerful system without the car running to keep it charged is just asking to damage something. Edit: The only real logical use I can come up with to having one is if you compete in a class where the rules state that your engine must be off during the run. Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 the only thing an isolator does it make sure you dont drain your front battery while playing music with the car off. while the car is on it is a closed circuit. same thing as a straight wire. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 ^^^^^ Pretty much useless as the car should be on while playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 ^^^^^ Pretty much useless as the car should be on while playing. oh wow lol well then thanks for the save on that one. In that case would it just be fine to have the extra KHC2000 in the back running off the stock in the front?? Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 its not ideal but it works. upgrade the front battery when you can. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 do you think they would drain each other? sorry if im asking stupid questions this is the first system ive ever made and im trying to get everything squared away Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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