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clarion dpx11500 amps

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Topic: clarion dpx11500 amps

Posted By: rfjeep12
Subject: clarion dpx11500 amps
Date Posted: June 24, 2007 at 8:30 PM

these mono blocks dont come with any onboard fusing but do come with a 200amp ANL fuse & fuseholder! is a fuse this big really neccessary for only 1 amp? i am running 2 of those plus 3 other amps that total out to over a 600 amp pull on the alternator. with a 40 farad cap in place is it necc. to uprade the alternator?



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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: June 24, 2007 at 10:39 PM

If the amp came with a 200 amp fuse, then that is its "onboard" fusing.  Use it as directed.  Do you need to count this as a 200 ampere pull on the alternator?  Only if you are using the amp at its extreme limits.  And if you are, you will need to upgrade the OEM alternator. 

The cap can only be of benefit if the power demand is met by the power supply.  The power supply is the alternator.



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