How do i install a cap?

[mcyates]

Hello, I'm thinking about getting this cap

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mobile-emotions/10farcap1far.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]

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

Sheesh.

 

[Rino odorico]

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

 

[mcyates]

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]

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

 

[navin]

be careful fully charged 1F caps can hurt

 

[SkinnyBoy]

be careful fully charged 1F caps can hurt

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

 

[Jared]

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!