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Seperate power hook up

  

Zincpony -> Seperate power hook up (8/25/2005 12:54:49 PM)

I wana hook up my system to its own battery source so that it doesnt drain from my battery. what do i need to purchase for this. im not gonna need another 12V car battery am I?

  
bonesninja -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/25/2005 8:51:00 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Zincpony

I wana hook up my system to its own battery source so that it doesnt drain from my battery. what do i need to purchase for this. im not gonna need another 12V car battery am I?

your stereo doesn't need a second battery, you need a higher output alternator to truly take care of any voltage drops its getting. but in reality you can get away with just changing out your stock battery for a yellow top optima deep cycle. your stereo should only be draining your battery if you play the music loud while the engine isn't running

Zincpony -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 1:37:47 PM)

but like as im driving whenever my subs hit i can see my headlights, the interior gauge lights, even the head unit dim when ever the bass is pumpin

bonesninja -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 4:19:05 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Zincpony

but like as im driving whenever my subs hit i can see my headlights, the interior gauge lights, even the head unit dim when ever the bass is pumpin

then you have some electrical system issues-what you start with is a deep cycle battery as mentioned and a big 3 wiring upgrade. you can go to www.caraudio.com and search for big three and you can find a walkthrough on how to do it yourself. The best fix tho is to upgrade your alternator to a higher output one. a second battery will end up adding more of a strain to an already struggling elec. system because then your poor alternator has to charge 2 batteries instead of 1.

97BlackStang -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 4:23:03 PM)

i need a new alternator, well want one and i cant seem to find one. Can someone post a link to some good alternators?

bonesninja -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 7:39:37 PM)

www.ohiogen.com
www.excessiveamperage.com

Kidrosey -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 8:53:37 PM)

People tend to overlook capacitors. Get a 1 microfarad cap and you should have plenty of charge to keep from draining your battery.

Zincpony -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 9:15:08 PM)

my alternator is in practically great shape. I tested the battery reading before and after and its in great shape. reading exactly whats it suppose to be.

bonesninja -> RE: Seperate power hook up (8/26/2005 9:53:22 PM)

if your getting enough voltage drops to dim all your lights---your well on your way to killing your alt and battery. trust me--i've been doing this for about 16 years nows. if you want the real proof -- measure your voltage while your bass is hitting. a cap may help slightly but is no help at all to a well overstressed electrical system.

  

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