Im not sure If I need a new battery or just a capacitor

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Fi Q 15 inch

Kicker zx1000.1

2 polk audio momo comps

2 polk audio momo coax

alpine mrp f 450 70wx4

Ok here is my situation. When I first got my sub I could blast it as loud as I wanted with no problems. It has been about two months now since I installed everything and now when ever I turn my sub up at all I can see my volt meter drop with every hit. And at night when my head lights are on I can hardly listen to it at all. After the volt meter gets below 9 my amp completely shuts off. I would like to not have to buy an extra battery. Can I fix the problem with a capacitor?

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[Innovative:Cory 10+ year member]

Battery>Capacitor

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

Battery>Capacitor

how about a battery and a capacitor

BATTCAP?

lol

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Battery>Capacitor

Battery = more money

I dont wanna except the fact ha.

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

Battery = more money
I dont wanna except the fact ha.

True but an HC600 is like 100 caps. So 100 to 1. hmmmmmmm. Get the battery, itll save you in the long haul.

 

[DePratt 10+ year member]

Fi Q 15 inchKicker zx1000.1

2 polk audio momo comps

2 polk audio momo coax

alpine mrp f 450 70wx4

Ok here is my situation. When I first got my sub I could blast it as loud as I wanted with no problems. It has been about two months now since I installed everything and now when ever I turn my sub up at all I can see my volt meter drop with every hit. And at night when my head lights are on I can hardly listen to it at all. After the volt meter gets below 9 my amp completely shuts off. I would like to not have to buy an extra battery. Can I fix the problem with a capacitor?

no

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

Battery = more money
I dont wanna except the fact ha.

which is why you fail at life, and more importantly car audio

 

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

True but an HC600 is like 100 caps. So 100 to 1. hmmmmmmm. Get the battery, itll save you in the long haul.

x2

The HC600 will help any system much greatly then a cap

you can snag one online for less then a bill new

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

yea a battcap would be nice but I think its unnecessary.

 

[DePratt 10+ year member]

yea a battcap would be nice but I think its unnecessary.

a capacitor is worthless because it wont help you....

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

a cap isnt more than a battery? How much are they $100? You can get a cheap battery for that

 

[amartin_72]

your alt needs rebuilt its been smoked too many times the brushes and stator are probably almost worn out

 

[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

New battery...dont waste your money on a cap.

 

[jrwalte 10+ year member]

You have a different situation altogether and I wouldn't even be looking at an additional battery or cap yet.

Your system used to work, and now it doesn't. That means something is wrong with your electrical. First check all your grounds and positives. Maybe one came loose or is corroded. A loose connection will increase resistance which will cause more amperage needing to be pulled which equals drops in voltage.

I'd also check your alternator and existing battery. Either or may be going bad.

 

[TurdFergueson2 5,000+ posts]

Battery = more money
I dont wanna except the fact ha.

Sounds like you are sold on getting a cap. Just get one and hook it up.

Then a month later when you are making another thread about why your voltage is dropping under 12, think about what EVERYBODY was telling you. A lot of guys here tell you stuff from experience. From experience, I can tell you the thing is shit. DIsregard what the best buy people told you. If they were selling batteries, they would not try and convince you that you need a cap.