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Old 03-01-2011, 12:34 AM
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Cool Determing Power Required To Run Multiple Amps / Equipment
Not the simplest question to answer or have answered ...

But if I'm looking at running multiple amplifiers in a daily setup (so constant power), what would help me determine the type of upgrade that is required ...

So specifically, how do I choose THIS battery of THAT battery ... how do I decide I need just one, as opposed to two?
Again, this is a daily setup.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:35 AM
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Lets start simple... take the max draw of all amplifiers and add them all up... what # do you have?
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:36 AM
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Power (in watts) = I (amperage) x V (voltage)

ohms law, merry xmas
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:59 AM
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you must be joiking asking somoething like this ???????????

it's very basic math.
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Originally Posted by Father Yuli
you must be joiking asking somoething like this ???????????

it's very basic math.
I was actually just looking for various opinions on the matter. One will say run right at what's called for, another will say run 20% extra for voltage spikes.

Just opinions my friend, just opinions.
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Old 03-01-2011, 02:26 PM
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just use a cap!
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Father Yuli
just use a cap!

I lol'd a little...
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