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Old 03-07-2012, 12:09 PM
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How to use capacitors
I have 2 amps a 4 channel and mono block and 2 1 farad caps 1 for each amp and i'm using 2 10W6's.

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Do I really need to use to caps per amp?
Should I use just 1 cap for the mono block?
Would a 1 farad cap be enough for the mono block if it's running 2 10W6's or should I get a bigger cap?

Any suggestions?
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Old 03-07-2012, 02:16 PM
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You don't really need to use any caps but since you have them I would connect them in parallel and connect both amps to them.
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Old 03-07-2012, 03:21 PM
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Ya know I am running a 5 farad cap & still having me lights dim.
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:34 PM
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The best alternative in my opinion to capacitors are second batteries if you have the space.
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Yes thxs Wasted that is route I am going to take!
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