Ray Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 A relay is NOT an isolator. But can sort of act like one Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEMDUB Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 relay or isolator. isnt that the same thing? pretty much. dont ask me why but I was thinking they functioned opposite after you posted that i had to stop and think abotu it. Retard moment for the day isover ill go to the corner now. lol well I've actually thought battery relays and isolators were two different things too for quite a while because I watched exocontraltos video on them and he described them as if they were two seperate things.... I say this all the time. Please do not rely on EXO for information. Yea after seeing some of his videos I came to that conclusion too lol A relay is NOT an isolator. But can sort of act like one Well whats the difference then? Does an isolator have a run that goes straight to the alt so the batteries are truly charged separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 relay or isolator. isnt that the same thing? 1st off, you dont need it unless you like to sit with the car off, playing your system until the battery dies. if you are smart enough to not do that, you dont need one. - But it will be hooked up to my stock starter battery which is a lead acid...It was my understanding that different type batteries don't do good together in parralel? 2nd. if it was working in his car until you pulled it out. then im sure it still works. - He dissconnected his second battery quite a while ago so I didn't really have a way to see if it still worked good or not. last, put power to the coil on the relay then take a dmm and measure resistance across the two poles. if you get a reading, it works. you should also feel the click from the relay when you power the coil. - This will work without the ground pole grounded even? no, of course you need a complete circuit on the pole for it to work. you could just use alligator clips or something from a 12v battery to the pole for a quick rest. Quote 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...
BEEMDUB Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 relay or isolator. isnt that the same thing? 1st off, you dont need it unless you like to sit with the car off, playing your system until the battery dies. if you are smart enough to not do that, you dont need one. - But it will be hooked up to my stock starter battery which is a lead acid...It was my understanding that different type batteries don't do good together in parralel? 2nd. if it was working in his car until you pulled it out. then im sure it still works. - He dissconnected his second battery quite a while ago so I didn't really have a way to see if it still worked good or not. last, put power to the coil on the relay then take a dmm and measure resistance across the two poles. if you get a reading, it works. you should also feel the click from the relay when you power the coil. - This will work without the ground pole grounded even? no, of course you need a complete circuit on the pole for it to work. you could just use alligator clips or something from a 12v battery to the pole for a quick rest. Ok thats what I thought I'm gonna do that as soon as I can find a 12 volt battery around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 psst...... your car has one Quote 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...
BEEMDUB Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 psst...... your car has one Ha I'm quite aware but its too freakin cold outside and i'm feelin too lazy to put on 3 under armors and 2 coats to go do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) 12 volt drill battery or 14 volt I have Hilti 14.4 v either will work all good for testing woofer polarity too Edited February 15, 2012 by Jared420 Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEMDUB Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 12 volt drill battery or 14 volt I have Hilti 14.4 v either will work all good for testing woofer polarity too ahh good thinkin that didn't even cross my mind i do have a cordless drill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 psst...... your car has one Ha I'm quite aware but its too freakin cold outside and i'm feelin too lazy to put on 3 under armors and 2 coats to go do it lol good god. its 60* here in cali but it was in the 70s last week. Quote 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...
BEEMDUB Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 psst...... your car has one Ha I'm quite aware but its too freakin cold outside and i'm feelin too lazy to put on 3 under armors and 2 coats to go do it lol good god. its 60* here in cali but it was in the 70s last week. ha yea consider yourself lucky man its probably under 20 right now here it sucks pretty bad half of my stuff I can't even finish for my build because it needs to be done outside and the garage is too damn cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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