How do i install a cap?

mcyates · 21st February 2003, 06:18 PM

Hello, I'm thinking about getting this cap

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mobile-e...arcap1far.html

But how do you install them? What and where do they cet connected and when will i have to put it? E.g boot, engine? I have not got a clue?

Thanks

SY · 21st February 2003, 06:39 PM

Gee, it's a good thing this cap is non-digital!

Sheesh.

Rino odorico · 21st February 2003, 06:54 PM

You usually install them near (as close as poss. to the amplifiers power terms.).

This is for your car stereo right?

Run the Neg of the cap to ground (best to use STAR method for grounding, if you haven't done so.). Pos. side of cap goes to the amp, in parallel with amps "Batt" line. What I normally do is run my power (from batt) to the cap, then run a line from the cap to the amp (if using only one amp). If using more than one amp, use a distrobution block.

Rino

mcyates · 21st February 2003, 06:59 PM

thanks. That url above for the cap. they don't deliver to UK I need a UK shop!!!!! Any suggestions. anyone do international deliveries?

Rino odorico · 21st February 2003, 07:12 PM

No need to order that cap. Just go to any local Car Audio shop...they will/should have plenty in stock.

Very common thing in the 12V realm.

Rino

navin · 21st February 2003, 07:42 PM

be careful fully charged 1F caps can hurt

SkinnyBoy · 21st February 2003, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by navin
be careful fully charged 1F caps can hurt

Not really.. only is you short them out... BUT WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!?!?! lol

Jared · 21st February 2003, 08:20 PM

www.partsexpress.com has some good caps that will cost you 1/3 that one. I paid less that that for a 2 farad i think.

edit - oops didnt scroll donw only saw the 189.. 65 is a decent price!

21st February 2003, 06:18 PM	#1
mcyates diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Middlesbrough	How do i install a cap? Hello, I'm thinking about getting this cap http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mobile-e...arcap1far.html But how do you install them? What and where do they cet connected and when will i have to put it? E.g boot, engine? I have not got a clue? Thanks

21st February 2003, 06:39 PM	#2
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 1	Gee, it's a good thing this cap is non-digital! Sheesh. __________________ “Listening to records is like ****ing a picture of Brigitte Bardot.” - Sergiu Celibidache

21st February 2003, 06:54 PM	#3
Rino odorico diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	12V Cap You usually install them near (as close as poss. to the amplifiers power terms.). This is for your car stereo right? Run the Neg of the cap to ground (best to use STAR method for grounding, if you haven't done so.). Pos. side of cap goes to the amp, in parallel with amps "Batt" line. What I normally do is run my power (from batt) to the cap, then run a line from the cap to the amp (if using only one amp). If using more than one amp, use a distrobution block. Rino

21st February 2003, 07:12 PM	#5
Rino odorico diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	No need to order No need to order that cap. Just go to any local Car Audio shop...they will/should have plenty in stock. Very common thing in the 12V realm. Rino

21st February 2003, 07:42 PM	#6
navin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mumbai (Bombay), India	be careful fully charged 1F caps can hurt __________________ ...still looking for the holy grail.


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21st February 2003, 06:59 PM	#4
mcyates diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Middlesbrough	thanks. That url above for the cap. they don't deliver to UK I need a UK shop!!!!! Any suggestions. anyone do international deliveries?

21st February 2003, 08:20 PM	#8
Jared diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh NC	www.partsexpress.com has some good caps that will cost you 1/3 that one. I paid less that that for a 2 farad i think. edit - oops didnt scroll donw only saw the 189.. 65 is a decent price!

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