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shayp shifta

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Posted: January 30, 2004 at 6:15 PM / IP Logged

if im installing 3 capacitors in a row do i go from the 1st cap to the 2nd cap to the 3rd cap then to the amp or is this incorrect or is there another way of wiring up three capacitors

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4 Alpine MIds + 2 Tweeters

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Posted: January 30, 2004 at 11:19 PM / IP Logged

They should be wired in parallel (all positives together, all negatives together). If you wire them in series (string end to end), you'll effectively be reducing their total capacitance (making them less effective).

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Posted: January 30, 2004 at 11:23 PM / IP Logged

Yes hook them up in parrell...positive to positive and negative to negative

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 2:12 AM / IP Logged

What I have found out in my time of installing more than one cap. I've found them more effective if you ground each one seperately.

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 2:16 AM / IP Logged

what does that help do ? that would not cause extra loops ?

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shayp shifta

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 9:01 AM / IP Logged

thanks for the help

1990 Nissan 300zx

Pioneer 8400 HU

SPL 1600W Amp

2 12" Kicker L7's

4 Alpine MIds + 2 Tweeters

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 9:49 AM / IP Logged

No, grounding them seperately will not cause extra loops. As long as they're all grounded properly (yes, even seperately), they'll see the same ground. They'll still be wired in parallel.

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 7:38 PM / IP Logged

What does wiring them seperately help ? just curious

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Posted: January 31, 2004 at 8:40 PM / IP Logged

3 caps are another drain on a battery and a alternator, what is the balance of the charging system like?

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shayp shifta

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Posted: February 03, 2004 at 9:34 AM / IP Logged

what do you mean "3 caps are another drain on a battery and a alternator, what is the balance of the charging system like?"

that last part i dont understand "What is the balance of the charging system?"

1990 Nissan 300zx

Pioneer 8400 HU

SPL 1600W Amp

2 12" Kicker L7's

4 Alpine MIds + 2 Tweeters

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