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popeye004

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:03 PM / IP Logged

I wanted to know if I should use one

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geepherder

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:04 PM / IP Logged

As long as the alternator is able to supply the power needed, a cap is simply a filter to keep the voltage smooth.

Popeye, use one if you want to- it's all up to you- just realize it's purpose is not to power your amps, rather smooth out the system voltage.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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popeye004

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:09 PM / IP Logged

Cause I have a week battery but I thought if I add a cap it would give power wihout drawing back or fading the power. My amp would run at full volts right

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geepherder

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:14 PM / IP Logged

No, if you have a problem with your battery, replace it. If you have a problem with your alternator, replace it. A cap does not make an amp run at a higher voltage- it just helps smooth the voltage that is applied to it.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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popeye004

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:29 PM / IP Logged

I see I had an optima gelcell battery but I left my truck in the cold with the battery in it (really stupid) and now it sometimes doesn't hold a charge can i fix this problem cause I feel bad throwing out a $250.00 battery.

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geepherder

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Posted: December 03, 2005 at 9:37 PM / IP Logged

Have it tested. How long was it sitting? Unless it was at least for several months, I don't think there would be a problem.

BTW, why are you using a gel cell battery- is this an extreme off-road vehicle or something?

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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speedwayaudio1

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Posted: December 04, 2005 at 10:52 AM / IP Logged

popeye004 wrote:

I see I had an optima gelcell battery but I left my truck in the cold with the battery in it (really stupid) and now it sometimes doesn't hold a charge can i fix this problem cause I feel bad throwing out a $250.00 battery.

a bad batt is a bad batt no matter how much it cost. replace it.

Big Dave

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