OBI Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 That where you'll need that 1/0. Doesnt matter if your amp already has it, you'll need it at the alt to the batt(s), and grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 ppl same run the same battery...i say it doesnt really matter...but could be way off yes and no... Generally you should run all the same type batteries. Meaning if your using a GEL battery such as optima, you should use all gel type batteries. Or if your using a AGM battery, you should run all AGMs. You shouldnt really mix a agm with a "wet" (lead acid battery) battery, or a gel with a wet battery battery. If you wanted to get technical you shouldnt use a agm with a gel battery. Main reason behind it is they are all different types of batteries that have different charging needs. A agm battery tends to need more voltage to charge where as a wet battery or even a gel battery does not need the same amount of voltage (usually less). Over time your gel or wet batteries for instance will become dependent on the agm batteries (or stronger batteries in the vehicle), and will result in holding a poorer charge, and will not stay charged as long when disconnected from the AGM batteries. Sometimes they will just become 100% dead never to work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 yes and no...Generally you should run all the same type batteries. Meaning if your using a GEL battery such as optima, you should use all gel type batteries. Or if your using a AGM battery, you should run all AGMs. You shouldnt really mix a agm with a "wet" (lead acid battery) battery, or a gel with a wet battery battery. If you wanted to get technical you shouldnt use a agm with a gel battery. Main reason behind it is they are all different types of batteries that have different charging needs. A agm battery tends to need more voltage to charge where as a wet battery or even a gel battery does not need the same amount of voltage (usually less). Over time your gel or wet batteries for instance will become dependent on the agm batteries (or stronger batteries in the vehicle), and will result in holding a poorer charge, and will not stay charged as long when disconnected from the AGM batteries. Sometimes they will just become 100% dead never to work again. i suppose it makes sense, so two intimidators one front one back and big 3 and ill be fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBI Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Try it out but keep a close eye on your voltage, or that Audioque will let out the magic white smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Try it out but keep a close eye on your voltage, or that Audioque will let out the magic white smoke. ha alrite thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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STEvil Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Dont forget some batteries have a higher static charge than others so if you have one that is cold at 12.7v and another cold at 12.5v then the 12.5v battery will drain the 12.7v battery over time. A poor battery could kill the charge in another battery or several others in a week if you dont drive you vehicle all the time. Constant-use rated solenoids can help prevent this but most dont work well with over 200A of current so you need a few in parallel for larger setups. One other thing to remember is that some batteries have a maximum current they can deliver, so if you plan on running a large amp or several amps and dont have an alternator to back up the deficit that the battery cannot provide you will run out of amperage from your electrical (remember, even if you have 10KW RMS you arent always operating at that level). A note on battery types (relating to wet cell): Deep Cycle batteries are meant to be able to withstand being charged and discharged more times than standard wet cell car batteries. The lead jumpers connecting the cells internally are much less prone to decay due to the charging cycle. This of course also depends on the manufacturer.. not all are made the same MickyMcD - "Capable of making some serious trouser flapping volumes at where's-my-testicles frequencies, the Servo-Drives used to be fairly jaw dropping..." Any time you have have a power wire next to your frame put some rubber hosing (or cut up an innertube) around it. The wire is bound to wiggle (due to driving or flex) and the casing will eventually wear through. Hammerdown... 1% no links to outside websites, business related FB/YT pages allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyhoe08 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 it also depends on your alt, if you have a civic with a 80 or 90 amp alt and you add a second battery to your car. its going to do more bad than good, your alt is not going last long. A good rule of thumb is about 80 amps of alt output per battery. so lets say you wanna run 2 batteries u need about 160+ amps of output from your alt. 2-18" Fi Btls 2-RF T2500-1bd box 14cu.ft after displacement tuned @ 32hz. Socal Box Designer/builder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 getting a lot of great info here thanks everyone, im searching for a HO alternator as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBI Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Ummmm DC Power! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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