are 2 caps better than 1?

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kmon

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Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:18 PM / IP Logged

Hi. The system that I'm looking to install should be right around 1000 watts rms. So I figured that I needed a 1 farad cap. I was wondering if there are any advantages over having two .5 farad caps vs. one 1 farad cap?

JellyNutz

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Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:26 PM / IP Logged

Hey. Of course 2 would be better than one, but depending on your charging system, I'd put a single 5-15 farad cap in.

JellyNutz

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Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:28 PM / IP Logged

Oh.. didnt notice that you said 2 .5 f as opposed to a 1 f. I't wouldnt make a difference if the were rated at the same specs...

magcmedcin

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Posted: October 30, 2002 at 6:42 PM / IP Logged

if the specs we're the same the 2 point 5 and the 1 farad would be the same. unless they had digital volt meter's attached then the 2 point 5's would put out less power then a 1 farad cap with a volt meter

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