should i take my cap off

[mutt_hollon 10+ year member]

i have been reading and everyone hates caps and says they hurt you....i have a Ma audio amp and a L7 sub with 6f cap...should i take my cap off and do the big 3 or leave my cap on and still do the big 3

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[danteBirosel 5,000+ posts]

Remove the cap, and do the big 3. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

U will find a much more difference with the cap off and big 3 on.

 

[aaron7114 10+ year member]

Remove the cap, and do the big 3. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

U will find a much more difference with the cap off and big 3 on.

just wondering but how would the cap really hurt you if you went ahead and did the big 3?

 

[mutt_hollon 10+ year member]

just wondering but how would the cap really hurt you if you went ahead and did the big 3?

that is what i was thinking...but i will see a better difference with the cap off and the big 3????

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

I myselft dont' think caps hurt. though im not an electrician or a science whiz...

I say do the big3 w/ and w/o the cap and see which you prefer. trying is the best way to find out.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Try it both ways and measure what kind of voltage drop you get?

Seems a no-brainer to me...

 

[kickerlivinloud 10+ year member]

A cap could hurt you if your electrical system is very small. That cap has to get its power from somewere (ie: your electrical system) Its just another devise eating up your power. It will help you for short bass hits but then it drains and then takes energy to recharge its self. Thats the way I understand it at least. I could be wrong but it makes sicne to me...

Jon

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

if the suns not out.....no need for it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[mutt_hollon 10+ year member]

oh my elect. system is stock for now...im about to do the big 3 and my stock alt. is 100 amps...i will try it both ways and see which is better....also should i buy a DMM or DVM or what's the diff....

also my amp is "1600 watts" peak... what size power wire do you think i need....i only have like 10 foot from bat. to amp...i have a ok 4 right now but i eather am going to get a better 4 gauge or 1/0....i dont know if 1/0 will fit on my amp but i could try if you guys think that would be better

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

A cap could hurt you if your electrical system is very small. That cap has to get its power from somewere (ie: your electrical system) Its just another devise eating up your power. It will help you for short bass hits but then it drains and then takes energy to recharge its self. Thats the way I understand it at least. I could be wrong but it makes sicne to me...

Jon

Thats whT i understand too...

WHen I get an HO alt, I'll try it w/ and w/out a cap and see whats up.