tbal69

Hey

I got 2 mtx 12s, hooedk up to a jl 500/1 amp. Just bought a RF 1farad cap... Its got 2 terminals on top,+/-.. how do i go abouts installing this sucker, materials req. etc.. or is it better to get it installed from a pro?

thanks

PEI330Ci

I'm going to recomend an installer.

P.S. Don't stick your tongue across the terminals.

tbal69

lol, yea i wouldnt wanna try the tounge thing, unless it was for jackass haha but how hard can it be to install this lil peice....?

PEI330Ci

I'm still going to recomend an installer. But, in light of you persistence.....

Connect the + side of the Cap. to the + wire going to the amplifier.(You may need a T-Junction. Stinger makes good ones) For best performance, you want to keep the connection as close to the amplifier as possible.(Read: after the fuse block)

CAUTION ON THIS NEXT STEP

Read the user manual for the Cap, it should describe how to "charge" your Cap. Usually this is just touching a high value resistor between the - side of the Cap and Ground for a few minutes. (Some people use a 12v light bulb)If you were to connect the - side to ground without "Charging" the cap, you'd see a spark and your fuse to the amp would possibly be blown.

Use a "Good" grounding point as close to the Cap as possible, connect the - side of the cap to this ground after you have finished charging the Cap.

The next question that usually comes up, is what gauge wire should I use to connect the Cap? Well I don't think there is any set rule to it. Use the largest wire that you can afford. I personally use 4awg wire, 1/0awg is too bulky for my application.

Good luck, and keep your tongue away from the Cap!

Adam

[ October 27, 2003, 09:09 AM: Message edited by: PEI330Ci ]

tbal69

gulp.... ah maybe professional install cant hurt.. lol

thanks for the info tho