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<blockquote data-quote="Megalomaniac" data-source="post: 2005215" data-attributes="member: 564825"><p><strong>"IF A BATTERY = 2,200 CAPS, THEN WHY BUY A (PUNY) CAP?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>My question exactly. Marketing is the reason why people buy caps. In many cases, upgrading wiring will help your system get the maximum transfer of current. Once that has been reached, adding a capacitor may have a minor effect on your system. 50W over the course of a second is not a lot of power considering an amplifier may draw 2000W to put out 1400 watts. Let's look at the situation from a resources standpoint.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Alternator 80 amps</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Car accessories (minus stereo) 40 amps</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>A large Car Audio system (DRAWS ) ~200 amps AT FULL OUTPUT</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>In this case, you have 240 amps of draw, but only 80 amps of current from the alternator. In your case, you need 160 amps x 12 volts or or let's say 1920 watts of energy. Since a cap stores 50W, how much of a difference do you think it's going to make? A cap is basically a peashooter. W+e need a Howitzer cannon here, to do the job well.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Also, Once a cap is discharged, where does it get it's power from? The alternator, which is already overloaded. Once a cap is discharged, it's worthless. Like SWEZ says, “..The cap already shot its wad, an does limp til recharged…” I’m not so certain I will allow him to babysit my kids, but you get the drift. (I never said it quiet like that... and oh...I'm great with kids!)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>SO, WHAT IS A CAPACITOR GOOD FOR?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>1. Audio Jewelry- impress chicks with large cylindrical shiny thingy</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>2. Extra weight in winter time</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>3. A very POOR... BUT expensive distribution block</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>4. A projectile in the event of a crash</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>5. Rolling pin--for cooking purposes</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>6. A neat thing to tell your friend, "..Hey man, lick the top of this.."</strong></p><p></p><p>Makes sence</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Megalomaniac, post: 2005215, member: 564825"] [B]"IF A BATTERY = 2,200 CAPS, THEN WHY BUY A (PUNY) CAP?[/B] [B] [/B] [B]My question exactly. Marketing is the reason why people buy caps. In many cases, upgrading wiring will help your system get the maximum transfer of current. Once that has been reached, adding a capacitor may have a minor effect on your system. 50W over the course of a second is not a lot of power considering an amplifier may draw 2000W to put out 1400 watts. Let's look at the situation from a resources standpoint.[/B] [B] [/B] [B]Alternator 80 amps[/B] [B]Car accessories (minus stereo) 40 amps[/B] [B]A large Car Audio system (DRAWS ) ~200 amps AT FULL OUTPUT[/B] [B] [/B] [B]In this case, you have 240 amps of draw, but only 80 amps of current from the alternator. In your case, you need 160 amps x 12 volts or or let's say 1920 watts of energy. Since a cap stores 50W, how much of a difference do you think it's going to make? A cap is basically a peashooter. W+e need a Howitzer cannon here, to do the job well.[/B] [B] [/B] [B]Also, Once a cap is discharged, where does it get it's power from? The alternator, which is already overloaded. Once a cap is discharged, it's worthless. Like SWEZ says, “..The cap already shot its wad, an does limp til recharged…” I’m not so certain I will allow him to babysit my kids, but you get the drift. (I never said it quiet like that... and oh...I'm great with kids!)[/B] [B] [/B] [B]SO, WHAT IS A CAPACITOR GOOD FOR?[/B] [B] [/B] [B]1. Audio Jewelry- impress chicks with large cylindrical shiny thingy[/B] [B]2. Extra weight in winter time[/B] [B]3. A very POOR... BUT expensive distribution block[/B] [B]4. A projectile in the event of a crash[/B] [B]5. Rolling pin--for cooking purposes[/B] [B]6. A neat thing to tell your friend, "..Hey man, lick the top of this.."[/B] Makes sence [/QUOTE]
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