capacitor hook up

[caliece 10+ year member]

hi i just wanted to know a few things 1st what does a cap do 2nd how will it help my system 3rd what farad cap should i get for a 1800-2000 watt rms system ad 4th how would i wire the cap because last time my cap blew all my amps any ideas thanks.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[93 saturn sl2 10+ year member]

1. Stores Power

2. Probably not, if your lights dim it could fix it...

3. 2 farad, 1 farad=1000 watts

4. + wire to the + terminal on cap wire + on amp to + on cap, same for -

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

search function is your friend. I would say you don't need a cap at all. BTW, the cap didn't blow your amps....

 

[caliece 10+ year member]

search function is your friend. I would say you don't need a cap at all. BTW, the cap didn't blow your amps....

but when i took it out not a prob the cap had to be the prob

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

but when i took it out not a prob the cap had to be the prob

The problem is not your equipment.. the problem is you and your installation skills.

 

[jrpro130 10+ year member]

The problem is not your equipment.. the problem is you and your installation skills.

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[caliece 10+ year member]

The problem is not your equipment.. the problem is you and your installation skills.

naw for real i know something was hooked up wrong with the cap

 

[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

The problem is not your equipment.. the problem is you and your installation skills.

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its true too....

caps won't help you. they'll put more of a strain on your electrical system.

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

naw for real i know something was hooked up wrong with the cap

The problem is not your equipment.. the problem is you and your installation skills.

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