Jbl bp1200.1 too much draw?
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Topic: Jbl bp1200.1 too much draw?
Posted By: Beerman354
Subject: Jbl bp1200.1 too much draw?
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 6:13 PM
I just wanted to know if the jbl bp1200.1 would be to much draw for my truck. its a 2000 F-150 and i think it has a 100 amp alternator???
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Posted By: bfletcher
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 7:06 PM
The 1200.1 doesn't really draw a lot of current. As long as you stay away from the power series then you should be okay. The 1200.1 is one of my favorite amps it looks good and has great power especially for the money.
Posted By: bfletcher
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 7:08 PM
The 1200.1is great amp and shouldn't draw too much current for that vehicle. I will reccomend that you put a 1farad cap in with it. It's always cheaper than a new alternator.
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 7:37 PM
bfletcher wrote:
The 1200.1is great amp and shouldn't draw too much current for that vehicle. I will reccomend that you put a 1farad cap in with it. It's always cheaper than a new alternator.
A cap and an alternator do two different things. A cap will help the amp maintain full output during high volume peaks. It will not help with system current draw problems. Only an alternator can do that. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: bfletcher
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 8:58 PM
Actually a cap keeps a charge which charges and discharges as the amp requires.Because of this it helps the alternator work less to keep a charge on the system. Without a cap a extra drain on the system like an amp will cause the alternator to work harder to maintain the minimal charge which in turn decreases the life of the alternator. If you don't believe it helps then take your cap out and do a voltage draw on your system then put it back in and do it again.
Posted By: Pola_Trucos
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:04 PM
Same question but with a 1989 Jimmy S-15 With oem 95 amp alternator.
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Posted By: audiocableguy
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:12 PM
The 1200.1 is a great amp when you consider price/performance. I'm running Zapco C2K-4.0, C2K-3.0, and a C2k-6.0 in a 03' F-150 with a stock batt and alternator without a problem. If the A/C is on and the headlights/driving lights I get a bit of dimming with the amps cranked. Alt life will be shorter than usual. Will replace with a Wrangler 200 amp when the time comes.
Good Luck!
Posted By: Pola_Trucos
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:19 PM
I just found a site on ebay that sell alternators starting at 89 bucks with 1year waranty at 165 amps. What you think of that???? Should I upgradre my alt to avoid problems.
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Posted By: Beerman354
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:43 PM
Thanks to everybody that replied... Im diffently gonna get the jbl 1200.1
Posted By: bfletcher
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:48 PM
I don't think that I would buy a alternator that cost 89. I wouldn't even buy a cap for that price. If you go to Powermasters website you'll see that most of theirs run from 200-600 but they are some of the best. A friend of mine has one on a honda civic with two crown series jbl amps and runs 14 volts at idle.
Posted By: Pola_Trucos
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:52 PM
I'lll cheq those out for sure.
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