TheNewbie Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 So i'm searching the internet, trying to learn my fusing, batterys, and about amps AH whatever that is.. dAnd I ran across this.. Basicly stating if I get another battery it won't help when the cars started, just help if I wanna play when the car is off?.. Could someone explain in further detail why this is? Here is the link.. it's under second battery http://www.caraudiohelp.com/car_audio_electrical_basics/car_audio_electrical_basics.htm Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 From what I understand if it's hooked up the alternator then it will get charged as the car is running. But if your alternator is "too weak" then adding a second battery will definitely make your alt die faster. I'm also a noob so if I'm wrong then please fix Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdub26 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 the whole point of getting extra batteries is to be able to have juice to run your stereo. of course its not to help start your car. when you add extra batts, ALWAYS have your car running so it can charge your extra batts. Quote 1992 Camry "Stormtrooper"Quantum Audio DVD/USB/AUX 3.5" single din H/UXS D690Cadence 0g wiring and Kicker 4g wiring(2) Selenium 6w4p's(2) Selenium ST200'sKicker 200.4 (mids & highs)(1)Kicker and (2)Stinger RCA'sSecondSkin in trunk and doors12K HIDsMulitcolor Angel EyesSoon to be done:Big 3Mechman H/O Altsubs?amp? That thing is going to eat people nearby cars, unsecured objects, and small childrenFixed!wow nice. i wanted nos on my car but the gf said no. i was just gunna do a 50 shot tho hahaGet a new girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuck1919 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 lol his battery thing goes against the alternator part and the caps are just small batteries....basically, batteries help keep ur voltage high enough to not kill ur ride....ignore what was written there...im no pro, but extra batteries help...when ur voltage drops, batteries help prevent the voltage from dropping too low. and i too am no expert, but a stock alternator has a hard time keeping up with big batteries and big amps and stuff from what ive been made to believe. Quote Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/152368-littlebuck1919s-feedback/#entry2177586 i think you'd stick your dick in a blender if it told you it was 40 wtih two kids your age. lol 6/18/82 - 4/17/12 R.I.P. to my sister Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I understand that the batteries help, I've seen it.. but from what I'm reading here it only helps when your car is off.. giving you what he calls "Parking lot" time to listen to you music while the car is not on.. is the information just misleading? Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) I understand that the batteries help, I've seen it.. but from what I'm reading here it only helps when your car is off.. giving you what he calls "Parking lot" time to listen to you music while the car is not on.. is the information just misleading? No, they help when the car is running also. batteries help fill in when an alternator can't keep up. Of course, you have to keep these batteries charged or your alternator will die a faster death than normal. Edited March 19, 2012 by MrSkippyJ Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 the whole point of getting extra batteries is to be able to have juice to run your stereo. of course its not to help start your car. when you add extra batts, ALWAYS have your car running so it can charge your extra batts. "The only thing a second battery will help you with is "parking lot" listening time. Basically it will provide you the additional capacity to run your stereo longer without starting the vehicle. After the vehicle is started the second battery becomes another load on an already overworked alternator." That's not what he stated.. he's saying the only thing they are good for car audio wise is when the car is off.. Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I understand that the batteries help, I've seen it.. but from what I'm reading here it only helps when your car is off.. giving you what he calls "Parking lot" time to listen to you music while the car is not on.. is the information just misleading? No, they help when the car is running also. batteries help fill in when an alternator can't keep up. Of course, you have to keep these batteries charged or your alternator will die a faster death than normal. Right, so the information IS misleading because it can also help when the car is ON as long as you keep them charged up. Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 i guess you can just add the batteries and not hook it up to the alt and maybe that way it wouldnt matter if the car was on or off, since it would just run off the batteries lol Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) I understand that the batteries help, I've seen it.. but from what I'm reading here it only helps when your car is off.. giving you what he calls "Parking lot" time to listen to you music while the car is not on.. is the information just misleading? No, they help when the car is running also. batteries help fill in when an alternator can't keep up. Of course, you have to keep these batteries charged or your alternator will die a faster death than normal. Right, so the information IS misleading because it can also help when the car is ON as long as you keep them charged up. right Edited March 19, 2012 by Trey_Dog650 Quote 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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