Capacitor

[Ben_Davis 10+ year member]

i wanted to know if a capacitor is realy necissary. and if so what is a good brand

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[bdawson72 5,000+ posts]

From what ive heard no its not necessary and ive been told that it can just put more strain on your electrical system

 

[Ben_Davis 10+ year member]

ok thnx just saved me like 60 bucks. thnx

 

[ighettoboyi 10+ year member]

well, a lot of people on these boards will tell you "it does absolutely nothing and can, in fact, be detrimental to your system"....poppycock, they do a little bit but it's band-aid, not a real fix to low voltage...

 

[foddercom 10+ year member]

I noticed a little change, then again I will probably notice a bigger change after christmas once I get my new equipment and a new 125 Amp Alternator //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I can't wait!

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

No, they're not necessary. It'd be better to get a better battery/more batteries and/or better alternator.

 

[killahbean 10+ year member]

I noticed a little change, then again I will probably notice a bigger change after christmas once I get my new equipment and a new 125 Amp Alternator //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I can't wait!

125 amp alt? My stock one is 130amp....lol

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

like it said above, it is like a band-aid. if your elec system is ok, but there is just a little light dimming at high volumes, a cap will help. also, it provides a constant power source for your amp, so they are better in that sense. basically it doesn't hurt, but there are better options to fix the prob.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

also, it provides a constant power source for your amp, so they are better in that sense.

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The battery is a constant power source for your amp.

Capacitors; They should be used to augment a strong electrical system, not to fix a weak one.

If you have a weak electrical system or your electrical system is struggling with the stereo, a capacitor is NOT a good option.