Smoove Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Electrical experts If I have 2 pieces of copper and one is power coated, how much will the powder coating reduce connectivity ? And no, don't hand me BLAH BLAH BLAH sand it. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 What brand powder coat? Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Since powder coat uses a ceramic particulate and curing it puts it over its 'glassing temperature', im willing to bet the coating is an electrical insulator. If you find the product sheet, they may have electrical/mechanical properties listed Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06RTCharger Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thats a good idea if conductivity isnt lowered. To protect the copper from the elements. Ive seen small diy powdercoating systems u can buy and do the whole process at home. It was a hassle trying to get tin plated copper distro bars, and when i got them i wasnt too pleased with the edge quaity. They were stamped not milled, so some edges werent clean cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Depends on exactly what you are asking. Do you plan to connect on top of the coating, or just portions where you have removed or had the coating not put on that spot? Connecting to something that is powder coated is the same as connecting to something painted, you will have to remove or leave the spot you plan on connecting at clean for the best possible transfer of power. 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...
06RTCharger Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Looks like it might not be ideal. Would be cool if u had the equipment to test the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadeTreeMechanic Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 The conductance of the powder coating itself would be reduced completely. The bar underneath the coating would conduct as a normally un powder coated bar would. Just have the connection points masked so they will still conduct. 91 C350 Centurion conversion ( Four Door One Ton Bronco) 250A Alternator (Second Alternator Coming Soon) G65 AGM Up Front / Two G31 AGM in Back Pioneer 80PRS CT Sounds AT125.2 / CT Sounds 6.5 Strato Pro component Front Stage CT Sounds AT125.2 / Lanzar Pro 8" coax w/compression horn tweeter Rear Fill FSD 5000D 1/2 ohm (SoundQubed 7k Coming Soon) Two HDS315 Four Qubes Each 34hz (Two HDC3.118 and New Box Coming Soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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