Re: High output alternators

[Cynic44642@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/16/1999 03:40:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
blood@mindspring.com writes:

> well, it's two amplifiers, one monoblock that's putting out 750+ watts RMS
>  into 2 ohms and one that's putting out 120x4 into four ohms... Much mor 
than
>  enough to seriously tax a stock electrical system...
>  
>  if you find any info on high output units (I hear Avi Meron is the person 
to
>  talk to) I'd appreciate it...
>  
>  
>  Thanks,
>  Todd

Todd,

In my experience with car audio... some manufacturers can be misleading when 
rating the power ratings of their amplifiers.  What you want to look at is 
the current draw of each of the amplifiers and determine the normal current 
draw. (Maximum current draw wouldnt be a cost-effective way to determine if 
you need a new alternator because that maximum isnt normally reached for any 
length of time. You would have to put a pure sign wave in at full volume to 
reach it).  

Phoenix Gold sells high quality accessories.  At one time they used to sell 
high output alternators... Their website is at http://www.phoenixgold.com/

My reccommendation is still a capacitor.

Are you killing the battery (hi-output alternator) or are the lights dimming 
(capacitor) at high volume ?

Arden