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are 2 caps better than 1?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=4882
Printed Date: July 04, 2025 at 9:14 PM


Topic: are 2 caps better than 1?

Posted By: kmon
Subject: are 2 caps better than 1?
Date Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:18 PM

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?  



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Posted By: JellyNutz
Date Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:26 PM

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.




Posted By: JellyNutz
Date Posted: October 27, 2002 at 2:28 PM
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...



Posted By: magcmedcin
Date Posted: October 30, 2002 at 6:42 PM

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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Thomas


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