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At what stage do you typically need to think about adding a capacitor?

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Old 03-07-2006, 11:59 AM
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Default At what stage do you typically need to think about adding a capacitor?
And how do you know how large of a cap you need?
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:27 PM
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when your headlights dim...during hits of base.....
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yeah - is there a rule of thumb, or even some formula, to determine that BEFORE install?
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rule, 1 farad per 1000 watts
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a cap is a bandaid, if you are having problems with power you need an upgraded alternator.
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