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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: December 16, 2003 at 11:06 AM / IP Logged  
Hi everyone. I was just curious as to why people hook up more than one battery for their systems. I have a single battery, and my system works fine. I am gonna be gettin a more powerful amp soon, should I get another battery? How do you hook them up?
1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
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Posted: December 16, 2003 at 1:15 PM / IP Logged  
No, a second battery will only put a bigger draw on the alternator, address the alternator problem first. A battery can only give you power if the alternator can charge it.
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Posted: December 16, 2003 at 2:43 PM / IP Logged  
ok, i didnt think so. Now, whats a suitable alternator to get? I am looking at running 2 amps. one 2 channel amp for my subs, and a 4-6 channel amp for my speakers. so, probably about a 100 amp draw from my amps alone. Any suggestions?
1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
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Posted: December 16, 2003 at 3:21 PM / IP Logged  
Your amps may draw that much power if they are running at full output all them time, take the issue a step at a time, do the upgrade and see if you actually need the upgrade, then if you do, which I expect you will, you can tackle the alternator issue. I am not an alternator man, but there are many people on here that can tackle that side of the issue for you. Make sure you post up the year, make, model, engine of the vehicle, the model# and fuse size of the amps etc., the more info the better.
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thapimpfromchi 
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Posted: December 16, 2003 at 9:41 PM / IP Logged  

Well, i'm certain that one of the amps will be running at 1050 watts all day long (subs), the other amp... i'm not sure. But, i will definitlely post again, once i get it all up and running. Thanks alot.

1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

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