Wanted: 1 Farad Capacitor

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Mar 16, 2002 | 09:55 PM

shaekwon

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Wanted: 1 Farad Capacitor

ANYBODY SELLING A 1 FARAD CAP OR KNOWS A GOOD PLACE TO GET ONE FROM WITHOUT PAYING AN ARM&LEG FOR IT?

Mar 16, 2002 | 11:38 PM

MaxedOut2g

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where do you live...i might be able to get you 1 for about $100-110...Lightning Audio w/ digital read
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Mar 17, 2002 | 12:28 AM

shaekwon

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where do you live...i might be able to get you 1 for about $100-110...Lightning Audio w/ digital read
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Maryland

Mar 17, 2002 | 08:55 AM

jmax

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www.partsexpress.com
www.hlabs.com

I could also check with the dealers I use in Winchester. They typically give me good deals because of my previous purchases. I'm further east, near Manassas. Let me know if that route sounds good to you. The cap is definitey the route to go, instead of the battery.

Mar 17, 2002 | 10:19 AM

KLoWnPR109

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sorry to kinda intrude on this thread, but if my lights are dimming pretty bad at night, and I got a 600 watt amp, would I need a .5 or 1 farad cap?

Mar 17, 2002 | 11:53 PM

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Typical recommendation for class AB amps is 1 farad per 1000 watts. Since 600 is more than 500, I would round up to 1 farad. Because it is better to err on the side of too much capacitance. Because too much capacitance is similar to too much horsepower. Neither one will happen on an average budget.