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#1 rickyj

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Posted 06 October 2005 - 12:54 AM

hey all i am currently installing a system with a 20 farad capacitor bank that has four earth inputs just wondering if it is better to earth my amps to that or to the chassis anyway

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Posted 06 October 2005 - 01:46 PM

i would use the earth points in the cap..

most big ones do that these days.. i know my SS does, as well as the PG Ti series..
wouldnt it be 1 input, 3 outputs?

so the 3 outputs would run to your amps, and the input grouded to your chassis.. same goes for power if you really wanted to..

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Posted 06 October 2005 - 09:13 PM

Sorry to go kinda off topic, but what do you need 20 farads of capacitance for? Just curious :)

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Posted 06 October 2005 - 10:26 PM

dont know kicker..
i was looking at getting a 5farad (stinger) but got offered the SS which i couldnt resist.. i partly got my one coz it has the volt gauge (totals 4 in the boot alone) and for some bling..

ill never use all 20 farads, but then again, i wont use all the power i have in my boot either.. :P

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Posted 13 October 2005 - 05:54 AM

Damo95, on Oct 6 2005, 08:26 PM, said:

dont know kicker..
i was looking at getting a 5farad (stinger) but got offered the SS which i couldnt resist.. i partly got my one coz it has the volt gauge (totals 4 in the boot alone) and for some bling..

ill never use all 20 farads, but then again, i wont use all the power i have in my boot either.. :P

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