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<blockquote data-quote="Moble Enclosurs" data-source="post: 7562598" data-attributes="member: 634917"><p>Without considering the battery, and say the 1200@1 is of peak power, then you should be fine and will likely be below 30amp draw on that configuration. With the average efficiency of the amplifier and average draw from the electrical system, you will be able to run that ok. If the amp is 1200 rms, then I would not recommend trying to push it as it may require more current than the amp can handle. Best bet without knowing anything else is, do the big three, so you get the most out of the charging system, or get another alt with higher current.</p><p></p><p>As it was mentioned before though, measure the VD as well so you can get a general idea of what it does. Usually, between a 0-.3V drop is optimal. Some can get away with a full volt. As 13V is used as a nominal voltage for most drycells as an example.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Moble Enclosurs, post: 7562598, member: 634917"] Without considering the battery, and say the 1200@1 is of peak power, then you should be fine and will likely be below 30amp draw on that configuration. With the average efficiency of the amplifier and average draw from the electrical system, you will be able to run that ok. If the amp is 1200 rms, then I would not recommend trying to push it as it may require more current than the amp can handle. Best bet without knowing anything else is, do the big three, so you get the most out of the charging system, or get another alt with higher current. As it was mentioned before though, measure the VD as well so you can get a general idea of what it does. Usually, between a 0-.3V drop is optimal. Some can get away with a full volt. As 13V is used as a nominal voltage for most drycells as an example. [/QUOTE]
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