What is a Capacitor for, is it like one farad per amp or what?

Question

What is a Capacitor for, is it like one farad per amp or what?

Answer 1

No Its Not 1 Farad For Amp. A 1 Farad Cap. Is Basically For 1K Rms (1000 Rms) Every Thousand Rms Is Another Farad You Will Need For The Cap For Example Lets Say Your Running 3000 Rms Then You Should Get A 3 Farad Cap. Or If Your Running 6000 Rms You Should Get A 6 Farad Cap. Make Sure You Charge Up The Cap. Before You Use It. Capacitors Arent.

This Is What Car Caps. Do:

Car audio capacitors are basically power storages in the car. These capacitors accumulate that power which is essential for the amplifier to produce great sounds. You can hear the booming bass sounds and songs with that much needed punch only because of audio capacitors. Car audio capacitors are also known as stiffening capacitors.

More on car audio capacitors

• Audio capacitors accumulate power whenever it is not required. This power is released when the demand for power exceeds the supply capacity of the power system of the car.

• Audio capacitors are necessary to supplement the regular power supply of the car in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the amplifier. Car audio capacitors usually range from 0.5 farads to 3 farads.

• You have to install a car audio capacitor that complements your amplifier. It is also necessary to place the capacitor as near as possible to the amplifier. For 500 RMS of power output, it is necessary to have an audio capacitor of 0.5 farads.

• There are also digital audio power capacitors. These can also be installed in cars. A digital audio capacitor (usually from 1.5 farads) consists of a turn on and turn off circuitry along with a 24-volt DC.

If you car lights dim when your car audio system produces a deep bass note, then your amp will be greatly helped with a car audio capacitor.

You can get your car audio capacitors at Car Audio Plus.

If you want to read more on car audio visit: car-audio-products-and-accessories.com

''Hope This Helped!''

Answer 2

Its kinda a controversial thing.  A capacitor is supposedly supposed to store extra voltage to help out your amp when the subs demand power.

Now if it works or not...i am not sure. All i know is, it does NOT stop dimming.  I currently have 1000 watts running RMS with a 2 farad.  I knew from the start it wouldn't stop dimming.

If i remember correctly it is reccomended to get .5 farads for ever 500 watts.

Answer 3

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http://www.bcae1.com/

http://www.termpro.com/articles/articles...

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