Capacitor qtn ...

[Bluemice]

Hi all Cap owner,

 

Mice hv a silly qtn to ask....

 

As most caps would hv two posts on top to connect the (+) & (-) wires, and is usually tightened by a cap screw, see white circles.

 

May I ask if the two points are live points, carrying the +12V n Gnd.

 

Reason for asking: I m planning to put the caps on the right side in the front passengers area (some where on the center console side wall). So m worried, if its live, one day my front passenger accidently short the two points, and thus my battery, or is that not possible ?

 

thanks

 

mice

Edited August 31, 2005 by Bluemice

[Headshok]

yup.. both live points.. beware of where u place them.. just be safe.. place them away from metal

[Bluemice]

thanks bro,

 

Now it makes me wonder if there is any cover that can use to "protect" them...

As my sub amp is under the front seat ... bo pian

 

mice

[Gadgeter]

mine come with a 'cover', personally, I dun find it 'secure' enough..

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...pacitor;#950237

 

And one more thing to note. If you put your Power cap in front, that means, strictly no drinking of water in your car... You wouldn't want someone who accidentally spill water onto your power cap and.......

[Bluemice]

bro,

saw ur nice setup .

 

now my turn... drinking water... hmmm thats a interesting pt to take note.

 

But is there any way or cover... or else if can chg to non-conducting "nuts"

 

mice

[Gadgeter]

have fun installing your cap... do post pic.

[Ae86]

1 is +ve and the other is -ve if at any point the -ve terminal touches any metal parts sparks will fly and your cap will fry(or catch fire if this goes on for a long time).So be sure to install a fuse between the +ve wire leading from the battery to the +ve terminal of your cap. What's the total power output of all the amps in your system? If it is below 1000w rms then it is not necessary to connect the cap solely for your sub amp you can use the cap to stiffen your whole system's voltage.

[Gadgeter]

[reply]

is +ve and the other is -ve if at any point the -ve terminal touches any metal parts sparks will fly and your cap will fry(or catch fire if this goes on for a long time).So be sure to install a fuse between the +ve wire leading from the battery to the +ve terminal of your cap. What's the total power output of all the amps in your system? If it is below 1000w rms then it is not necessary to connect the cap solely for your sub amp you can use the cap to stiffen your whole system's voltage.

done that.

[Roverboy]

you can also install a fuse at the cap incase they shorted