Ninja_v1.0 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 AMI - think about this for a second . . . if what you say is true then every single accessory in the vehicle would be grounded to the battery negative terminal. Let's not confuse "low resistance ground" with "ground". In addition, the battery is not really "in circuit" with the accessories in a running vehicle with a properly functioning alternator. Since the alternator has a higher voltage potential, Ohm's Law dictates that current will flow from it to the accessories and into the battery. The battery is unique in that it at times supplies power (IE - start the engine) and at times it consumes power (IE - maintaining a surface charge). I do have a reason for asking this question. I'll address that soon. So I guess depending on when you are requiring the current in "time" would depend on where the electrical return path would come from. Car off, the grounding path of the whole car returns back to the battery. Car starting, uses the return from that same said battery source path. Car running, alternator as grounding point. Okay, I'll agree with that. So why in your other "simple" question, would the ground wire from the block to the battery not be useful? After all the battery is there as a maintaining source for when the electrical consumes more voltage then the alt can deliver. Would you not want to decrease resistance so the flow recovery is that much faster? I think depending on the electrical demand, the battery, or batteries are very much an important part of the circuit. HELLOOOO WHAT BOUT DIS ^-------------------------------^ Quote When your at the top everyone is coming for you, friends, family, haters and even those who don't know you.. my advice.. KILL EM ALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 So the point is... Quote Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 You guys crack me up. I've just been SUPER BUSY . . . stay tuned and I'll explain why I asked this question. Quote Tony Candela - SMD Sales & Marketing Email me at [email protected] to learn about becoming an SMD Partner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 My attention span is too short for all this waiting Oh look, Squirrel! 2 Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayhuh? Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 My attention span is too short for all this waiting Oh look, Squirrel! Oooh shiny! Quote Blown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) When the car is running, lowest ground is at the case of the alternator. When not running, it's at the negative terminal of the battery. Although when you exceed the amp draw from the alternator i have no idea what happens then. Edited November 7, 2012 by bassface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 *waitz* Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm thinking this may call for a video . . . lol . . . Quote Tony Candela - SMD Sales & Marketing Email me at [email protected] to learn about becoming an SMD Partner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm thinking this may call for a video . . . lol . . . Cool!!.. like the TC vids!.. how did SEMA treat you bro? Glad to see you back.. and back safe... Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 SEMA was good. My presentation was well attended and the folks at SEMA were very complimentary. 1 Quote Tony Candela - SMD Sales & Marketing Email me at [email protected] to learn about becoming an SMD Partner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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