Will a capacitor remove the need for a bigger alternater?

[adamawayfrommpa 10+ year member]

If I'm running a big amp will having a capacitor allow me to not upgrade my alternater?

Adam

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[zane 10+ year member]

A capacitor will aid a properly funtioning electrical system that is not under excessive strain. However, a cap can not replace or do the job that an alternator does.

If your electrical system is allready struggling (Lights dimming-etc) then a cap is only a band aid to a larger problem; the alternator. May as well do things right the first time.

take it easy,

-zane

 

[adamawayfrommpa 10+ year member]

Thanks zane....I have a guy telling me that spl amps are crap....is that true...I thought they were in the middle...let me know your opinion on them...

here is the one I'm thinking about:the spl 2820 model

http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/Catalog%20Page.asp?Product+%23=SPL2820

Adam

 

[cyber256 10+ year member]

Whats the general rule for caps? .5 Farad per 500Ws?

 

[schrunk 10+ year member]

well there are two differnt theroies,

one fared per 1000 watts

but alumapro insists its one fared per 100 watts.

I think that alumapro is right but a bigger alternator is the only sure fire way to get better louder sound