Question about Cap......

[Scottietang 10+ year member]

I just got a new cap today but I am not too sure how to wire it correctly.....thanks for helping......Also should I charge up the cap ?

My current wiring is: Battery(4 gauge)----distribution block(two 8 gauge)----2 amp, so should I wire the cap before or after the distribution block ??

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[cyber256 10+ year member]

i'm not exactly sure how to wire in the cap but i do know that you always need to charge the cap before using it with your system...most caps come with a small circuit board or light bulb deal to charge them...

 

[Truth 10+ year member]

Is this a used capacitor or new?If it is new you definately need to charge it. Some caps don't need anything to charge it with, just plug it in and go. However there are also some that need a resistor to charge it. If it is used you probably should charge it if it has been under heavy use. Also I would keep it in line with you sub amp after the distro block. Hope that helps.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

I usually wire them as close to the sub amp as possible. So I guess that means after the d block. get yourself a couple ring terminals of the appropriate gauge for your power wire. And cut the power wire going to your sub amp. Attach your power wire to and fromthe amp to the positive terminal of the cap. And the negative terminal of the cap to ground. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif