theTank77 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) I'm pretty new to putting decent systems into vehicles. So I was wondering what is the difference in capacitors? Right now I'm only running 800 watts so I dont really need one but I just want to learn a lil bit more about them. I was looking at some of the different caps and i was seeing 1,2, up to 30 farad and i dont really know what it means. So if anyone could give me some knowledge that would be awesome. Edited August 13, 2011 by theTank77 Quote my build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Capacitators and Capacitators will strain your electrical system. Capacitators are an idea out of the dark middleages from caraudio. If you want to do something for your electrical system, do first the big three, than up from your wattage more batt´s and alt´s. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theTank77 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 all my wires are fine. I just redid all of them not to long ago. Right now I'm running a 140amp alt and a decent battery and im only running 800 watts so i dont need another battery or a bigger alt. even with my system cranked and my headlights on my volts never go below 14 so im good on that aspect right now. i just want to know more about them. Quote my build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Caps act like shock absorbers for the electrical system smoothing the ripple the battery see's, they only work if your electrical doesn't drop in voltage. Quote 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armykyle1 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 cap have a really fast discharge and recharge rates(typically) This is why they usually end up putting more stress on an electrical sytem. they're only good for short bursts really. Quote TEAM XS POWERTEAM HEAVY HERTZMy build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194454-e46-bmw-build-pos/#entry2914134youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/armykyle1big build starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Caps act like shock absorbers for the electrical system smoothing the ripple the battery see's, they only work if your electrical doesn't drop in voltage. That's a good analogy. Quote 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...
That1Kid Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Big 3. Do it. Quote -98' Ford Expedition (Rest in Peace) -AVH-P3300BT -Crescendo BC5500 -4 18" DC m2 Level 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theTank77 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Big 3. Do it. you obviously didnt read my other post did you Quote my build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Kid Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Big 3. Do it. you obviously didnt read my other post did you Ohai. You must be an asshole. You're post said you redid your wires...not that you did the big 3. Quote -98' Ford Expedition (Rest in Peace) -AVH-P3300BT -Crescendo BC5500 -4 18" DC m2 Level 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theTank77 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 well redid usually means upgraded to people with a lil common sense. and yes now i am going to be an asshole just because you called me one. I upgraded all of my wires to 0 ga. power wire to alt and starter and ground to block and frame plus I rust and corrosion proofed all of it by using grade 8 hardware and a shittone of dielectric grease. Ive got a NATEF Cert in automotive electrical I know how to do wires. I started this thread because I wanted to learn more about capacitors because I'm trying to get more into subs and shit like that. I didn't expect to get trolled by a couple guys trying to be smartasses just because I'm new to these forums. I thank the people who give me good information but if you want to troll me and call me an asshole you can just go fuck yourself and I hope all you shit gets stolen. Quote my build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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